After sanitization, some instruments and equipment require only ________ before being used again. For other items, this is merely the second step in infection control, performed before the process of sterilization.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


disinfection

Disinfection is a process that destroys most microorganisms; however, it cannot kill bacterial spores and certain viruses.

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Hemodialysis procedure requiring repeated evaluation(s) with or without substantial revision of dialysis prescription

Find the correct code: a. 90935 b. 90937 c. 90945 d. 90947

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Which of the following drugs interacts with midazolam, resulting in increased serum levels?

a. warfarin (Coumadin) b. clarithromycin (Biaxin) c. paroxetine (Paxil) d. penicillin

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High doses of albuterol have been shown to be a safe and effective treatment for asthma when given by which of the following routes?

A) continuous aerosol B) intravenously C) orally D) intramuscularly

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Round 40.6 to the nearest whole number

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