Mild, Uncomplicated Cases of Pseudomembranous Colitis May Be Treated by

question 28

Multiple Choice

Mild, uncomplicated cases of pseudomembranous colitis may be treated by

• A)debridement.
• B)wound cleansing.
• C)vancomycin for several weeks.
• D)withdrawal of antibiotics and replacement of lost fluids and electrolytes.
• E)All of these choices are correct.

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Definitions:

Carbonyl Group

A functional group composed of a carbon atom double-bonded to an oxygen atom (C=O), central to many organic reactions.

Nucleophilic Addition

A chemical reaction in which a nucleophile forms a bond with a carbon atom of an unsaturated compound.

Carbonyl Compounds

Organic compounds that contain a carbonyl group (C=O) as part of their structure, including ketones, aldehydes, carboxylic acids, and amides.

Equilibrium Constants

A dimensionless number representing the ratio of product concentrations to reactant concentrations at equilibrium, with each concentration raised to the power of its coefficient in the balanced equation.