Mild, uncomplicated cases of pseudomembranous colitis may be treated by
A. debridement.
B. wound cleansing.
C. vancomycin for several weeks.
D. withdrawal of antibiotics and replacement of lost fluids and electrolytes.
E. All of the choices are correct.
Answer: D. withdrawal of antibiotics and replacement of lost fluids and electrolytes.
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What substance would you expect to accumulate in soil as a result of increased acid precipitation?
A. Nitrogen B. Oxygen C. Ammonia D. Calcium
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A) It allowed for the hominin brain to grow much larger than other primates. B) It provided greater protection for the spinal cord. C) It occurred as a result of the change to a bipedal stance. D) This change was necessary for the increase in size from prosimian forms to anthropoid forms.
Answer the following statements true (T) or false (F)
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