A Patient Undergoes a Colon Resection

question 26

Multiple Choice

A patient undergoes a colon resection. Because of the amount of bacteria present in the colon, the physician put the patient on broad-spectrum antibiotics after surgery. The patient develops a fever 2 days after surgery. He developed an infection with vancomycin-resistant enterococci (VRE) . What antibiotics can be used to treat this organism?

• A) Synercid
• B) Quinolones
• C) Aminoglycosides
• D) Erythromycin

Know the research fields that explore behavior based on past outcomes and current motivations.

Differentiate between major psychological theories and schools of thought.

Identify various types of psychologists and their areas of interest.

Comprehend the factors influencing the development and treatment of depression.

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Marginal Cost

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