Most Antibiotics Are Not Effective Against Viruses Because They ________

question 86

Multiple Choice

Most antibiotics are not effective against viruses because they ________ and this does not affect the activity of viruses.

• A) inhibit synthesis of cell walls
• B) destroy DNA and RNA
• C) inhibit all protein synthesis
• D) target envelopes
• E) inhibit reverse transcriptase

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Definitions:

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Aneroid Sphygmomanometers

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Auscultated Blood Pressure

Blood pressure as measured by listening with a stethoscope.

Palpatory Method

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