Secondary Infection May Occur with Administration of Antibacterial Drugs Because

question 40

Multiple Choice

Secondary infection may occur with administration of antibacterial drugs because the:

• A) patient is allergic to the drug.
• B) balance of species in the resident flora is upset.
• C) mucosa of the stomach is irritated.
• D) infecting microbes spread to adjacent areas.

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Definitions:

Adaptive Benefit

The advantage gained by an organism through traits or behaviors that increase its chances of survival and reproduction in its environment.

Neighbor's Song

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Hypothesized Benefits

Proposed advantages or positive outcomes that theoretical or empirical evidence suggests may result from certain behaviors or traits.

Cooperatively Breeding

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