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bclement10

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on: Jul 18, 2018
Resident flora aid in the synthesis of vitamins and folic acid while in the large intestine but may cause an infection if relocated to a surgical incision.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

Question 2

Which is a type of antibiotic whose mechanism inhibits the cell wall synthesis?
 
  a. Vancomycin
  b. Sulfonamide
  c. Tetracycline
  d. Quinolone


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Reply #1 on: Jul 18, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: T
Resident flora has specific roles while in their natural location, but if they migrate or are transferred to an incision site, they can cause infection.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
Vancomycin, along with penicillins and cephalosporins, inhibits the cell wall synthesis.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 18, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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Gracias!

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