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The causative agent of scarlet fever is Staphylococcus aureus. correct answer: False The Meningococcus enters the body by the nose and mouth. correct answer: True Which of the following organisms enters the body by the genital system? correct answer: Neisseria gonorrhea/gonococcus Ophthalmia neonatorum is caused by the Gonococcus. correct answer: True A nosocomial infection is one that originates: correct answer: Hospital Toxic shock syndrome is caused by? correct answer: St...

1. Which of the following SSRIs requires up to a 5-week washout period because of the long half-life of its potent active metabolite? A. Escitalopram B. Fluvoxamine C. Fluoxetine D. Sertraline - C 2. Which of the following symptoms is most likely to improve within approximately 1 week of starting treatment? A. Depressed mood B. Suicidal thoughts C. Anhedonia D. Sleep - D 3. Of the following combinations of medications, which one would you want to avoid? A. Fluoxetine-lithium B. F...

Natural selection: Basic requirement for natural selection to occur in a population: organisms in the same population must differ from one another in their heritable traits. Examples of natural selection and evolution at work include which of the following? -The case of the bacteria Staphylococcus aureus resistance to first penicillin, then methicillin, and now vancomycin. -Housefly resistance to DDT within a decade of its introduction. -Weed resistance to herbicides. -The progression of ...

Question 1 Correct 4.17 points out of 4.17 The best defense against arboviruses is . Select one: a. prophylactic rifampin b. vaccination c. vector control d. prompt treatment with acyclovir Question 2 Correct 4.17 points out of 4.17 Meningitis can be caused by a number of microbes, and the causative organism is often identified by microscopic observation of the cerebrospinal fluid. Identify the mismatch in the following list oforganisms and the description of the microscopic obse...

Pharmacology HESI (FALL 2023) The nurse cares for a client receiving vancomycin for methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus. After reviewing the list of medications that the client is taking concurrently, which drug interactions concern the nurse

ATI PN FUNDAMENTALS CMS PROCTORED EXAM 2023/ 2024 LATEST!!! QUESTIONS AND 100% CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS 1. A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client about how to collect a stool specimen. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?  Answer: Avoid placing the toilet tissue in the bedpan after defecation 2. A nurse is planning to apply a belt restraint to a client who is confused and at risk for falls. Which of the following actions should the nurse make?- ...

NSG 533 Advanced Pharmacology Test 1 Questions With All Correct Answers Which of the following SSRIs requires up to a 5-week washout period because of the long half-life of its potent active metabolite? A. Escitalopram B. Fluvoxamine C. Fluoxetine D. Sertraline - CORRECT ANSWERS C Which of the following symptoms is most likely to improve within approximately 1 week of starting treatment? A. Depressed mood B. Suicidal thoughts C. Anhedonia D. Sleep - CORRECT ...

Bacteria, archaea & eukaryotes arose __ years ago... - Answer-2.9 Billion Which one is not a cause of infectious death worldwide... - Answer-Ebola __ is the most infectious microbe caused through non-human transmission, while __ is the most infectious microbe caused by human-to-human transmission... - Answer-malaria, measles What is the only eradicated disease in the world... - Answer-small pox Which choice below lists emerging diseases... - Answer-HIV, SARS, Lassa Fever Species that are i...

Acquired immune deficiency syndrome Abbreviated AIDS; a disease that breaks down the body's immune system. AIDS is caused by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). HIV Humane immunodeficiency virus that causes AIDS Antiseptics Chemical germicides formulated for use on skin; registered and regulated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). asymptomatic Showing no symptoms or signs of infection Bacteria Single-celled microorganisms that have both plant and anim...

1. During a home health visit a school age child who has muscular dystrophy confides in the nurse that he was struck by his parents. which of the following actions should the nurse take first? 1. report the incident to local authorities 2. check the child for injuries 3. refer the parent to a social service agency 4. enroll the parent in anger management classes. - 2. check the child for injuries 2. a nurse is planning a program about healthy eating at an elementary school where most ...