A new antibiotic binds to the 50S subunit of the ribosome, as shown the above figure. Based on this figure, this antibiotic’s mechanism of action is to _____________.

Which of the following are factors that affect the death rate of a microorganism?

An antibiotic that stops synthesis of mycolic acid would be expected to have a narrow spectrum of activity.

The energy to catalyze ADP phosphorylation by the enzyme listed in the previous question is directly provided by

The transfer of DNA fragments from a dead bacterial cell to a live, competent recipient bacterial cell that results in an altered genotype for the recipient cell is called

The nurse is performing an initial assessment of a client diagnosed with heart failure. The nurse also assesses the client’s sensorium and LOC. Why is the assessment of the client’s sensorium and LOC important in clients with heart failure?

A client newly diagnosed with hypertension asks the nurse what happens when uncontrolled hypertension is prolonged. The nurse explains that a client with prolonged, uncontrolled hypertension is at risk for developing what health problem?

A client with a diagnosis of heart failure is started on a beta-blocker. What is the nurse’s priority role during gradual increases in the client’s dose?

A nurse is performing blood pressure screenings at a local health fair. While obtaining subjective assessment data from a client with hypertension, the nurse learns that the client has a family history of hypertension and she herself has high cholesterol and lipid levels. The client says she smokes one pack of cigarettes daily and drinks “about a pack of beer” every day. The nurse notes what nonmodifiable risk factor for hypertension?

An ECG has been ordered for a newly admitted client. What should the nurse do prior to electrode placement?