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    Prophylactic Antibiotics Are Prescribed to
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Prophylactic Antibiotics Are Prescribed to

Question 12

Question 12

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Prophylactic antibiotics are prescribed to


A) treat surgical site infections (SSIs) .
B) prevent infections.
C) identify pathogens.
D) produce chemicals in the body.

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