You Have Given a Dosage of an Antibiotic to a Patient

question 53

Multiple Choice

You have given a dosage of an antibiotic to a patient for his infection, but the patient is not getting any better.The MIC tests shows that the drug that you prescribed, at the dosage that was given, should work against this particular strain of bacterium.What do you think might be the problem?

• A)The drug might be broken down in the patient's body before it can have its full effect on the bacterium.
• B)The patient is resistant to the drug.
• C)The bacterium is immune to the chemical effects of the drug.
• D)The drug was improperly made at the pharmaceutical company, so is no longer effective.

Grasp Erik Erikson's theory on the stages of psychological development in adulthood.

Appreciate the role of evolutionary perspectives in explaining human behaviors and societal trends.

Recognize the impact of generativity on individual well-being in midlife.

Comprehend the biopsychosocial approach in analyzing the factors that influence aging and late adulthood satisfaction.

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Definitions:

Gear Loads

The forces exerted on gears during operation, which can influence their durability, performance, and required specifications.

Reverse Capability

The feature of a system, machine, or vehicle that allows it to operate or move backward.

Modulator Pressure

The pressure within an automatic transmission's hydraulic system that helps control shift timing and quality.

Upshifts

The action or process of shifting a vehicle's transmission to a higher gear as speed or load increases.