As per the recommendations of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), which type of sterilization method is recommended for reusable medical instruments that have been exposed to prion contamination?

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ASteam sterilization
BEthylene oxide sterilization
CHydrogen peroxide gas plasma sterilization
DDry heat sterilization

✓ Correct answer: A. Steam sterilization Answer: Steam sterilization The FDA recommends steam sterilization for reusable medical instruments that have been exposed to prion contamination. This method is effective in denaturing prion proteins, which can withstand many other forms of sterilization.

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