Mr Jones Comes to Your Clinic Complaining of Genital Discharge

question 28

Multiple Choice

Mr. Jones comes to your clinic complaining of genital discharge. He admits that he recently had unprotected sex with an old friend with whom he reconnected after a school reunion. You suspect that he may have gonorrhea. You take a sample of the discharge and send it to the hospital lab for analysis.
-The causative organism of gonorrhea is Neisseria gonorrhoeae, a fastidious, Gram-negative diplococcus. What does fastidious mean in this context?

• A) An organism with complex nutritional requirements.
• B) An organism that requires oxygen for growth.
• C) An organism that survives in the presence of specific antibiotics.
• D) An organism that only grows in pure culture.
• E) An organism that requires a living host.

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Definitions:

Labor Demand

Refers to the total hours that employers want to hire at a given wage rate.

Highly Skilled Workers

Individuals with extensive training and expertise in particular fields, often requiring advanced education or specialized experience.

Household Income

The total amount of income earned by members of a household, including wages, salaries, benefits, and other income streams.

Total Income

The sum of all earnings or revenues received by an individual or organization, including wages, salaries, investment returns, and other sources.