An R-Plasmid Was Found in a Strain of Salmonella Typhi

question 38

Multiple Choice

An R-plasmid was found in a strain of Salmonella typhi that conferred resistance to a β-lactam antibiotic.Most likely,this plasmid contained a gene that encoded for a/an …

• A)penicillin binding protein.
• B)β-lactamase.
• C)efflux pump.
• D)phosphotransferase enzyme.
• E)acetyltransferase enzyme.

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Definitions:

Dry-seal Suction Drainage

A system used for wound drainage that employs a one-way valve mechanism to evacuate air and fluid without allowing backflow.

Chest Tube

A medical device inserted into the pleural space to remove air, fluid, or pus, used in conditions like pneumothorax or pleural effusion.

Tracheostomy Tube

A tube inserted into a surgically-made hole in the front of the neck and into the windpipe to help an individual breathe.

Suctioning Time

The period during which suction is applied to remove bodily fluids from patients, typically from the airway, for medical reasons.