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Viruses that infect bacterial cells are known as ________. 

Desiccation is a form of physical control of microorganisms that can be used in moist or dry forms.

Surfactants work by ____________.

Plant viruses also infect animals.

Which of the 3 stages of cellular respiration (A, B, & C in the figure below) can occur during anaerobic respiration? Select all that apply.   

A nurse is reviewing the medication record for a patient who has an elevated BUN/creatinine and a decreased creatinine clearance. Which of the following medication classes should the nurse identify as most concerning for this patient? 

A patient is receiving 30 mcg/min of nitroglycerin IV to manage chest pain. The drug is available 50 mg/250 mL D5W. How many mL per hour should the patient receive? 

The nurse provides teaching to a man who will begin using an androderm testosterone patch. Which statement by the patient indicates understanding of the teaching?

A patient is to receive 1000 mL D5W with 20 mEq KCL over 24 hours. How many mL/hour will the nurse set the pump? NOTE: Pump only measures in whole numbers 

A 51-year-old female comes to the primary care clinic with reports of severe hot flashes. She states that her last menstrual period was approximately 14 months prior to her appt. She also has experienced painful sexual intercourse with signficant vaginal dryness. The provider considers whether or not to begin hormone therapy. Which factors would be considered critical to determination of the appropriateness of hormone therapy? Select all that apply.