A Patient Who Is on Renal Dialysis Is Diagnosed with Infective

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Multiple Choice

A patient who is on renal dialysis is diagnosed with infective endocarditis. What causative organisms are more likely in this patient?

• A) Enterococcal organisms
• B) Neisseria gonorrhea
• C) Pseudomonas aeruginosa
• D) Staphylococcus aureus

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Definitions:

Twins Study

A research method used in genetic and psychological studies to assess the relative impact of hereditary and environmental factors by comparing identical and fraternal twins.

Periodical

A publication, such as a magazine, journal, or newspaper, that is published at regular intervals over an indefinite period.

Nurture

The influence of environmental factors on one's behavior, development, and personality.

Identical Twins

Genetically identical siblings that result from the division of a single fertilized egg.