The pharmacist is caring for a patient who is prescribed a bacteriostatic medication. Which explanation by the pharmacist about these medications is most appropriate?
A) Both terms, bacteriostatic and bacteriocidal, have the same meaning.
B) Bacteriostatic medications must be given first.
C) Bacteriocidal medications kill bacteria, and bacteriostatic medications slow the growth of bacteria.
D) Bacteriocidal medications slow the growth of bacteria, and bacteriostatic medications kill bacteria.
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