The term bactericidal means:
A) derived from molds
B) antibiotic
C) systemic
D) killing microbes
D) killing microbes
D) Bactericidal means "killing microbes." Systemic agents can be bactericidal or bacteriostatic. Facts to consider when selecting antibiotics for therapy in patients should include identification of their bactericidal versus bacteriostatic properties.
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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Where are drugs and devices that are routinely needed to be reordered listed?
Red book Green book White book Want book
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Unscrambled words and the signs of the disease:
Tracheobronchitis
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Tylenol with codeine is an example of which schedule drug?
A) Schedule IV B) Schedule III C) Schedule II D) Schedule V
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