A client with asthma is prescribed montelukast. The nurse reviews several client statements about how the medication will be used.Which statements demonstrate correct understanding of the medication? Select all that apply.

A clinical lab attempts to culture Helicobacter pylori  under normal atmospheric oxygen levels (approx. 21%).  The culture fails to grow.  What is the most likely explanation?

Which group of microbes is killed by oxygen exposure because they lack enzymes to detoxify reactive oxygen species?

Which microbial group requires oxygen as the terminal electron acceptor and cannot grow without it?

A virus integrates its genetic material into the host cell’s chromosomes and remains dormant for several generations.  Which process is occurring?

A patient infected with influenza is treated with antibiotics but shows no improvement. Why are antibiotics ineffective?

Which phase of the bacterial growth curve is characterized by maximum cell division and shortest generation time?

A microbiologist measures the optical density (OD600)   of a bacterial culture to estimate cell density.  What limitation does this method have?

What feature is unique to Archaea, distinguishing them from Bacteria?

A microorganism is discovered that contains DNA, ribosomes, and a plasma membrane but lacks a nucleus.  Which group does it belong to?