Antibiotics effective against a wide range of organisms are known as:

A) positive spectrum
B) wide spectrum
C) broad spectrum
D) antibacterial spectrum


C) broad spectrum
C) Broad-spectrum antibiotics are effective against a wide range of organisms. These include the aminoglycosides, which are very important for the treatment of infections caused by Gram-negative bacilli.

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The bony landmarks where the common extensor and common flexor tendons of the forearm muscles attach are the

a. medial epicondyle and trochlea. b. radial tuberosity and lateral epicondyle. c. medial epicondyle and lateral epicondyle. d. olecranon and lateral epicondyle.

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Smokey Bear, the fire prevention program, was established in 1944

a. True b. False

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Which of the following are benefits of using urgent messaging?

A. Eliminates the need to physically locate a staff member B. Allows discrete communication C. Facilitates communication between employees without interrupting workflow D. All of these

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Which of the following is not one of the three key concepts used in sociology?

A. Social structure. B. Social interaction. C. Culture. D. Social conflict.

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