All of the following are correct regarding bacterial meningitis EXCEPT:
A) meningococcal bacteria enter the blood causing damage to blood vessels.
B) seizures and altered mental status can occur in bacterial meningitis.
C) bacterial meningitis is typically less serious than viral meningitis.
D) meningococcal bacterium commonly resides in the nasal passages.
Answer: C
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Which of the following abbreviations should NOT be used in a prescription?
"dtd" "ac" "dc" "aa"
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