What is the difference between a bactericidal agent and a bacteriostatic agent?

What will be an ideal response?


A bactericidal agent kills bacteria, while a bacteriostatic agent merely inhibits bacterial replication while present.

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The goal of the aseptic environment is to prevent ________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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A nonbreathing child could still have:

A. respiratory failure. B. plenty of oxygen. C. a pulse. D. cardiac arrest.

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Which of the following is a potential source of crosscontamination when preparing for dental radiographs?

surface barriers disposable film holders control panels on radiology equipment unit dose supplies

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Hypoxemia and ____ are the most common complications during and after bronchoscopy.

A. arrhythmias B. tension pneumothorax C. bleeding D. infection

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