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madam-professor

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A nurse recalls bacteria become resistant to antimicrobials by:
 
  a. proliferation.
  b. attenuation.
  c. specialization.
  d. mutation.

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After studying about fungi, which information indicates a correct understanding of fungi? Fungi causing deep or systemic infections:
 
  a. are easily treated with penicillin.
  b. are extremely rare.
  c. never occur with other infections.
  d. are commonly opportunistic.



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
Antibiotic resistance is usually a result of genetic mutations that can be transmitted directly to neighboring microorganisms by plasmid exchange. Antibiotic resistance is not a result of prolifer-ation, attenuation, or specialization.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D




madam-professor

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Reply 2 on: Jun 25, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it


bdobbins

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

 

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