A patient diagnosed with B. anthracis is allergic to penicillin. Which antibiotic can be given that will be therapeutically effective?
a. Ampicillin
b. Ciprofloxacin
c. Imipenem
d. Vancomycin
B
Ciprofloxacin or doxycycline plus one or two other antibiotics is an alternative choice for treat-ment if a patient is allergic to penicillin.
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elephants on the basis of
a. DNA sequencing of nuclear genes b. anatomical evidence c. embryological evidence d. mitochondrial DNA sequences e. cytochrome c amino acid sequences
The numerous, different species of Hawaiian honeycreepers that can be identified are a classic example of what concept?
a. adaptive radiation b. convergent evolution c. reticulate evolution d. homology e. punctuated equilibrium
A eukaryotic cell that has had a prokaryotic gene inserted is called
A. a genetically engineered cell. B. a GMO. C. a genetic recombinant. D. All of the choices are correct.
Which of the following burn injuries or patterns should make you the MOST suspicious for abuse?
A) Burns to the forearm B) Splash burns to a leg C) An arc burn to the hand D) Burns with formed shapes