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sam.t96

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The nurse knows which of the following statements below is appropriate to be included in an education session for a 21-year-old male with a diagnosis of malaria?
 
  A)
  Your infection likely began with the introduction of fertilized protozoal ova from a mosquito.
  B)
  The protozoa responsible have hijacked the genetic material of your cells in order to reproduce.
  C)
  You are very tired because the pathogens are utilizing the ATP that your own cells need.
  D)
  The infectious organisms are considered tiny, single-celled animals, given their complete eukaryotic machinery.

Question 2

The nurse knows which of the following statements best describes the characteristic trait of risckettsiae related to Rocky Mountain spotted fever? Rickettsiae
 
  A)
  are eukaryotic.
  B)
  have both RNA and DNA.
  C)
  have a distinct spiral-shaped morphology.
  D)
  are neither gram negative nor gram positive.


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

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D

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Protozoa possess full eukaryotic machinery including organelles and a nucleus. Ova are associated with helminthes, and protozoa do not utilize the host's genetic material for reproduction. Appropriation of ATP is associated with chlamydiae.

Answer to Question 2

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B

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Rickettsiae combine characteristics of bacteria and viruses. Rickettsiae are prokaryotic but not spiral shaped. Rickettsiae are able to be classified by Gram stain like other microorganisms.


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Reply 2 on: Jun 25, 2018
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