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segrsyd

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A young man is hospitalized with active pulmonary tuberculosis. Which of the following measures would NOT be helpful in preventing the spread of the tuberculosis infection from the patient to hospital personnel or other patients?
 
  A. Measures to prevent contact with blood and/or body fluids of the patient (universal blood and body fluid precautions)
  B. Isolation of the patient in a private room
  C. Administration of drugs that will inhibit the growth of the tubercle bacillus
  D. Institution of measures to prevent droplet spread of the patient's respiratory secretions

Question 2

The most selective antimicrobial activity (toxic to bacteria but little or no effect on human cells) would be exhibited by a drug that:
 
  A. inhibits cell wall synthesis.
  B. inhibits protein synthesis.
  C. injures the plasma membrane.
  D. inhibits nucleic acid synthesis.


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itsakadoozi

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Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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Answer to Question 2

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segrsyd

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Reply 2 on: Jun 25, 2018
Wow, this really help

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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