Most Cases of Peritonitis in Patients on Continuous Ambulatory Peritoneal

question 5

Multiple Choice

Most cases of peritonitis in patients on continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD) are caused by:

• A)Staphylococcus epidermidis and S.aureus.
• B)Escherichia coli.
• C)Klebsiella pneumoniae.
• D)Streptococcus spp.
• E)viral agents.

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Definitions:

DNA

A molecule that carries the genetic instructions used in the growth, development, functioning, and reproduction of all known living organisms and many viruses.

Anticodon

A sequence of three nucleotides in transfer RNA that is complementary to, and combines with, the three-nucleotide codon.

Codon

A triplet of mRNA nucleotides. The 64 possible codons collectively constitute a universal genetic code in which each codon specifies an amino acid in a polypeptide, or a signal to either start or terminate polypeptide synthesis.

Double-Stranded DNA

The structure of DNA consisting of two strands coiling around each other, forming a double helix.