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MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. Bacteria that form an irregular cluster of spheres are called: a. bacilli. b. diplococci. c. staphylococci. d. streptococci. ANS: C REF: 89 2. A strict anaerobe requires which specific environment? a. A dry environment b. An acidic medium c. Air at a temperature less than 61 F/16 C d. The absence of oxygen ANS: D REF: 89 3. The presence of the bacterial capsule: a. aids in the release of endotoxins. b. prote...

Ms. X, a 32-year-old Hispanic woman, has had a history of intermittent pleuritic chest pain and joint pain for the past several years. Recently, she went to her physician because she noticed that an erythematous, butterfly-shaped rash had appeared on her face. Further lab tests indicated protein in her urine. Her blood test indicated the presence of numerous antinuclear antibodies, especially anti-DNA, and mature neutrophils containing nuclear material. A diagnosis of systemic lupus erythematosu...