Which of the Following Statements Is FALSE

question 21

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is FALSE?

• A) S. aureus is differentiated from other mannitol+ cocci by the coagulase test.
• B) The M in MRSA stands for mannitol.
• C) Antimicrobial therapy for hemodialysis-associated infections increases antibiotic resistance.
• D) The USA300 strain accounts for most community-acquired MRSA.
• E) The USA100 strain accounts for most hospital-acquired MRSA.

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Definitions:

Average Total Cost

The sum of all production costs divided by the quantity of output produced, synonymous with the cost per unit including all variable and fixed costs.

Long-run Equilibrium

A state in which all factors of production and costs are variable, and firms in the industry make just enough profit to stay in business.

Short-run Profits

Short-run profits occur when a company's revenue exceeds its operating costs within a particular, relatively brief period.

Long Run

A period in economics where all inputs, including capital and labor, can be adjusted.