Question

when a doctor orders a medication stat, the patient should be given the medication

• 2 points

immediately
intermittently
as needed
as desired
prevent or inhabit the growth of pathogenic organisms but are not effective against spores and viruses
2 points
pandemic
asepsis
antisepsis
viruses

Explanation:

For the first question, "stat" in medical terms means immediately. For the second question, antisepsis is the process that prevents or inhibits the growth of pathogenic organisms (but not effective against spores and viruses). Pandemic refers to a widespread disease outbreak. Asepsis is a general state of being free from disease - causing microorganisms (a broader term). Viruses are a type of microorganism.

Answer:

First question: immediately. Second question: antisepsis.