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A rapid strep test is performed on a pediatric patient with pharyngitis. The test result is shown on the left.  A throat swab from the patient is also collected and sent for culture. The throat culture results are shown on the right.  Reminder: Group A strep is bacitracin (A disc) sensitive.   Should this patient be treated for a GAS infection?

Which of these types of media will support the growth of fastidious organisms?

Influenza pandemics are the product of

The Joint Commission requires health care facilities to practice their _____ twice a year. 

What does the acronym LEMA stand for?

Which of the following choices is the clinical term for the lesions that appear on the skin of a patient experiencing an allergic reaction?

Which of the following is an essential step in preparing for hazards at home?

Which organization provides standards and guidelines for workplace safety, including the use of hazardous materials?

Which of the following choices accounts for up to 90% of contamination and should be removed as soon as possible after exposure to a radiological disaster?