The application of 70% ethanol to a patient's skin is done to kill all microbes. The proper term used to classify an antimicrobial agent that is used on skin, but not taken internally would be a(n)

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The application of 70% ethanol to a patient's skin is done to kill all microbes. The proper term used to classify an antimicrobial agent that is used on skin, but not taken internally would be a(n) ________________________________.

*Answer: Antimicrobial chemotherapy*
Transcribed Image Text:The application of 70% ethanol to a patient's skin is done to kill all microbes. The proper term used to classify an antimicrobial agent that is used on skin, but not taken internally would be a(n) ________________________________. *Answer: Antimicrobial chemotherapy*
The text presents a statement regarding *Streptococcus pyogenes* and asks if it is true or false:

"*Streptococcus pyogenes* is normal flora that causes disease when transferred to a sterile site."

Below this statement are two options for the user to select:

- True (selected)
- False

There are no graphs or diagrams present in the image.
Transcribed Image Text:The text presents a statement regarding *Streptococcus pyogenes* and asks if it is true or false: "*Streptococcus pyogenes* is normal flora that causes disease when transferred to a sterile site." Below this statement are two options for the user to select: - True (selected) - False There are no graphs or diagrams present in the image.
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