Immunocompromised Patients, Particularly Those Who Have Uncontrolled Diabetes Mellitus and Those

question 32

Multiple Choice

Immunocompromised patients, particularly those who have uncontrolled diabetes mellitus and those who are receiving prolonged corticosteroid, antibiotic, or cytotoxic therapy, are at greatest risk of developing infection with

• A)dermatophytes.
• B)Zygomycetes.
• C)dimorphic fungi.
• D)dematiaceous fungi.

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Definitions:

Stability

The state of being resistant to change and not prone to wild fluctuations in emotion or other areas of life.

Intemperance

Excessive or immoderate indulgence in something, commonly used in the context of substance use.

Callousness

The quality of being emotionally hardened and showing a lack of empathy.

Imaginative Nature

The inherent capacity to think creatively, envision new ideas, and possess a vivid imagination.