A Superinfection Results from

question 67

Multiple Choice

A superinfection results from

• A)build up of a drug to toxic levels in the patient.
• B)the wrong drug administered to the patient.
• C)an immune system reaction to the drug.
• D)decrease in most normal flora with overgrowth of an unaffected species.
• E)All of the choices are correct.

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Definitions:

Cochlea

The inner ear; the bony tube that contains the basilar membrane and the organ of Corti.

Milligram

A unit of mass equal to one thousandth of a gram, often used to measure medication or chemical substances.

Desensitized

A reduction in emotional responsiveness to a stimulus after repeated exposure to it, often leading to a decrease in intense emotional reactions.

Stimulation

The action of arousing interest, enthusiasm, or excitement in something.