Which term refers to an antibiotic with a high degree of activity against many different organisms?

a. Antimicrobial
b. Antimycotic
c. Broad-spectrum
d. Bacteriostatic


ANS: C
Drugs that are effective against a variety of organisms are called broad-spectrum antibiotics.

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a. Cystometrogram b. Cystoscopy c. Voiding cystourethrogram d. Intravenous pyelogram

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While performing a search of an adult male's home based on suspicion of criminal activity, the police find pictures of him with young children between the ages of 5 and 10 . The pictures are sexual in nature. The man is suspected of:

a. Voyeurism b. Sexual sadism c. Pedophilia d. Necrophilia

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What instructions should the patient receive before undergoing a paracentesis?

a. NPO 12 hours before procedure b. Empty bladder before procedure c. Strict bed rest after procedure d. Empty bowel before procedure

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Bladder stones may be removed through the transurethral route using a stone-crushing instrument by a procedure called a __________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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