The ARD resin in some blood culture bottles:

A. destroys pathogens.
B. inhibits normal flora.
C. promotes bacterial growth.
D. removes antibiotics.


Answer: D

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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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A. managed care patients B. Blue Cross C. Medicare patients D. HMOs E. Medicaid patients

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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