Pseudomembranous colitis is caused by ______________ ______________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


Clostridium difficile: Clostridium difficile secretes a toxin that causes severe inflammation of the bowel wall. It is characterized by a watery diarrhea and abdominal cramping.

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A) Activation energy B) Beginning energy C) Potential energy D) None of the above

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In order to control the cost of suction supplies for a home care patient, which of the following is an acceptable strategy?

a. Wash catheters in detergent and hot water between uses. b. Use one catheter per day, and place it in disinfectant between uses. c. Save used catheters for resterilization through the autoclave. d. Wash catheters in soap and cold water when not in use.

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____ protective clothing (FFPC) differs fromĀ  hazardous materials protective clothing.

A. Fire-free B. Firefighters C. Flame-free D. Fortified Fire

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The part of the brain that controls respiration is the

midbrain cerebellum medulla oblongata hypothalamus

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