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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a. Voyeurism b. Sexual sadism c. Pedophilia d. Necrophilia
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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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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word