Factors That Place a Patient at Risk of Developing an Antimicrobial-Resistant

question 16

Multiple Choice

Factors that place a patient at risk of developing an antimicrobial-resistant organism include:

• A) Age over 50 years
• B) School attendance
• C) Travel within the U.S.
• D) Inappropriate use of antimicrobials

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Definitions:

Endogenous Neurotransmitter

A type of neurotransmitter naturally produced within the body that facilitates communication between neurons in the nervous system.

Neurotransmitter

Chemical messengers that transmit signals across a chemical synapse, from one neuron to another target neuron.

Receptor

A protein molecule that receives and responds to chemical signals, such as hormones or neurotransmitters, affecting cell function.

Axon

A slim, elongated extension of a neuron that generally transmits electrical signals away from the cell body of the nerve cell.