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Cystoisospora spp. are often found _________ in fresh feces?

Cystoisospora  spp. is the coccidia of carnivores.

Most of the carbon atoms in a  carbohydrate are linked to [A]____________ atom and [B]___________ group.

Compare and contrast the terms bactericidal and bacteriostatic. 

Define HAART. What is its goal? 

Which category of drug is the most effective against gram-positive bacteria? Define this drug’s mechanism of action. 

Metronidazole (Flagyl) is being used to treat a patient’s Giardia lamblia infections, a protozoan infection of the intestines. Which of the following are appropriate  to teach the is patient? (Select all that apply)  

What are fungal infections called? 

A patient presents with spontaneous rupture of membranes (SROM) at 36 weeks gestation. Which of the following factors increase the risk of intrauterine infection and/or require antibiotic prophylaxis? Select all that apply.

List three techniques to improve patient communication during the interview.