Mohamed Abbas, a science teacher at Senioritis.io

Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Physiology

Prevent inactivation of gentamicin by avoiding mixing with imipenem in the same IV bag

A nurse working in the neurointensive care unit is caring for a patient with a head injury who has been experiencing seizures and now has pneumonia caused...

Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Physiology

Effective Treatment for Bacterial Infections: Ampicillin-Sulbactam, a Penicillin-Beta-Lactamase Inhibitor Combination

Ampicillin-sulbactam is administered to a client with Staphylococcus aureus. What type of anti-infective is ampicillin-sulbactam? A. Extended-spectrum antipseudomonal penicillin B. Penicillin-beta-lactamase inhibitor combination C. Cephalosporin D. Aminopenicillin...

Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Physiology

The Importance of Beta-lactamase Inhibitors in Otitis Media Treatment

How does adding a beta-lactamase inhibitor agent help achieve a therapeutic effect when prescribed for otitis media? A. It extends the spectrum of antibacterial activity of penicillin....

Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Biochemistry

G6PD: The Key Enzyme in the Oxidative Phase of PPP and NADPH Biosynthesis

The oxidative phase of the pentose phosphate pathway (PPP) catalyzes the conversion of glucose 6-phosphate (G6P) to ribulose 5-phosphate. The enzyme that catalyzes this reaction is:a. Glucose...

Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Biochemistry

Understanding the Role of Transketolase and Transaldolase in Sugar Metabolism

The nonoxidative phase of the pentose phosphate pathway (PPP) metabolizes ribulose 5-phosphate produced in the oxidative phase. Two enzymes that play an important role in this metabolism...

Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Biochemistry

The Role of the Oxidative Phase of PPP in NADPH Generation for Fatty Acid Synthesis in Liver Cells

The pentose phosphate pathway (PPP) plays an important role in balancing metabolic pathways to ensure the body’s needs are met under different growth conditions. What happens in...

Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Biochemistry

Dispelling the Myths: Fatty Acids as the Primary Precursor for Ketone Body Synthesis

Which of the following statements about ketone bodies is FALSE? a. They are water solubleb. They are produced in the liverc. Fatty acids cannot be utilized to...

Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Biochemistry

Unlocking the Science: Hydrolysis of Triacylglycerols by Lipases and the Process of Lipolysis

Fatty acid mobilization begins with hormonal signaling to adipocytes (fat cells). Once these cells receive this signal, what is the next step in fatty acid processing? a....