Which statement correctly applies to the treatment of fungal infections?
A. Antibiotics are more toxic to human cells than are antifungals.
B. Bacterial infections are harder to cure than fungal infections.
C. Antibiotics are less effective than antifungals.
D. Antifungal infections are harder to cure than bacterial infections.
Answer: D
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The client is being scheduled for a positron emission tomography (PET) scan. The nurse provides which of the following explanations to the client?
1. "The test uses magnetic fields to produce images." 2. "The test provides cross-sectional views of the brain." 3. "The test detects abnormal glucose metabolism in the brain." 4. "The test views bones of the skull, nasal sinuses, and vertebrae."
Which of the following locations does cytomegalovirus (CMV) occupy?
A. Skin and lungs B. Pharynx and eyes C. Nasal cavity and pharynx D. Eyes and liver