An antibiotic will have no effect on an infection if:
A. the antibiotic has a broad-spectrum.
B. beta-lactamase activity is not present.
C. the bacteria are not resistant to the antibiotic.
D. the bacteria do not fall within the drug's antibacterial spectrum.
Answer: D
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A) Standard precautions B) Droplet precautions C) Airborne precautions D) Contact precautions
Which prevents matting and tangling?
a. Daily brushing and combing b. Daily shampooing c. Hair conditioner d. Cutting hair
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).