Phlebotomy Technician Practice Exam (NCPT/CPT)

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What does 'pathogenic' mean?

Disease preventing
Disease producing
Environment stabilizing
Infection limiting

The correct answer is: Disease producing

"Pathogenic" refers to something that is capable of causing disease. While options A, C, and D may sound plausible, they do not accurately define "pathogenic". Option A, "disease preventing", would be better defined as "therapeutic", while option C, "environment stabilizing", would be better defined as "ecosystem-balancing". Option D, "infection limiting", could be an aspect of being pathogenic but does not fully encompass its meaning. Therefore, option B, "disease producing", is the most accurate answer.