Which of the following acquired resistance mechanisms is demonstrated by methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus against oxacillin?
A) Decreased uptake or ability to pump out the antibiotic
B) Modification of organism target
C) Enzymatic inactivation of the antimicrobial agent
D) Both A and B
E) All of the above
B
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Hepatitis D is caused by an DNA virus.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
Under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010, insurance companies must do all of the following except:
A. phase out annual and lifetime limits to coverage B. no longer limit or deny coverage to patients under 19 with preexisting conditions C. phase out arbitrary withdrawals of insurance coverage D. remove insurance company barriers to emergency service E. cover children up to age 30 on their parents' health insurance policy