Which term describes the ability to kill bacteria?
a. bactericidal
b. bacteriostatic
c. antifungal
d. antibacterial
a. Bactericidal means to kill the bacteria rather than stop their multiplication.
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A) Quality improvement B) Process validation C) Documentation D) Assessment
On routine radiographic examination, an asymptomatic 0.5 cm radiolucent lesion was found at the apex of tooth no. 24 in a 37-year-old woman. The pulp tested vital. This lesion is most likely which of the following?
a. Condensing osteitis b. Periapical granuloma c. Periapical scar d. Focal sclerosing osteitis e. Periapical cemento-osseous dysplasia