______________ is an enzyme that breaks down the antibiotic penicillin and is secreted only when penicillin is present in the body
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
penicillinase: Penicillinase, an enzyme produced by certain bacterial strains such as Staphylococcus aureus, breaks down the B-lactam ring of the penicillin rendering it ineffective. To prevent this amoxicillin/clavulanate (Augmentin) is used.
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History findings are associated with which component of the SOAP format?
What will be an ideal response?
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Indicate whether this statement is true or false.