Large, rectangular, anaerobic gram-positive rods have been isolated from the anaerobic culture of a wound due to the puncture of the patient's foot by a rusty nail. No spores were observed on Gram stain of the specimen or culture isolate
The organism produced a double zone of beta hemolysis around its colonies on reducible blood agar. This organism will also be
A) a swarming colony. B) catalase negative.
C) lecithinase negative. D) lipase positive.
B
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Which of the following is one of the defining characteristics of American pharmacy's Scientific Era?
A) Formulating and dispensing drugs derived from natural sources B) The mass production of synthetic drugs and antibiotics C) Transformed pharmacy into a cognitive-based profession. D) Overarching philosophy known as pharmaceutical care
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The direct passage of heat from the deep tissues of the body to the more superficial tissues is an example of heat dissipation with
A) radiation B) evaporation C) conduction D) convection
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