What does the term "virulence" mean?
a. Bacteria that do not cause infection or systemic disease
b. How easily a bacterium can be killed by antibiotic therapy
c. How well bacteria can invade and spread within the body
d. How many different types of bacteria an antibiotic can kill
ANS: C
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Order: Heparin 1,850 units/hr Available: Heparin 25,000 units in 500 mL NS The IV flow rate is _______________
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