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Microorganism
One-celled plant and animal
Which term describes a way of stimulating the production of antibodies by exposing the body to weakened or killed germs?
Immunization
Which term means an infection that occurs in a hospital of long-term care facility?
Nosocomial
Hand washing, sterilization of equipment, and the wearing of protective clothing are all examples of:
Aseptic techniques
Which term indicates drugs that kill microorganisms directly?
Bactericidal
Which antibiotic is the most effective and least toxic?
Penicillins
Patients should be educated to take antibiotic doses at the prescribed time to:
Maintain therapeutic blood levels
In patients taking penicillin, rash, fever, or chills at indicate:
Hypersensitivity
Which antibiotics pose a greater risk for superinfection than other microbials?
Tetracyclines
Zithromax , Biaxin and erythromycin are all examples of l:
Macrolides
Which body systems may experience toxic effects from the administration of ahminoglycosides?
Sensory, renal, and nervous
Diflucan, Monistat, and Lotrimin are used to treat:
Fungal infections
Which infection is treated using "cocktail" therapy?
HIV/AIDS
Which isolation procedure places the patient in a separate room with the door closed, and staff members are required to wear a mask?
Respiratory
Which isolation procedure protects patients who have no or weakened immunity?
Reverse
Which chemicals are used in the sterilization process because they are capable of killing bacteria?
Disinfectants
Which microorganism receives nourishment from undigested food in the colon?
E-Coli
Which makes the body immune to many infections?
Antibodies
Which is an example of a local infection?
Abscess
Anterior portion of the eye?
Cornea
Term for farsightedness- a condition that normally occurs as a result of the aging process
Presbyopia
Which visual structure undergoes decreased tear production, causing dry, irritated eyes as the patient ages?
Lacrimal ducts
Which visual structure demonstrates decreased pupil size? -slower dilation after exposure to light and decreased near vision and accommodation as the patient ages?
Iris
Which term describes an infection of the sebaceous glands, referred to as a sty?
Hordeolum
Which statement describes how miotics work to constrict the pupil?
The contract the ciliary muscles
Which structure is part of the external ear?
Pinna
Which term is used to describe the conduction and amplification of sound waves from the environment?
Air conduction
Which structure of the ear is necessary to maintain equilibrium?
Vestibule
Which type of hearing loss results in difficulty in understanding the meaning of words heard, or the ability to understand the meaning of incoming sounds and words
Central
Which term describes a lessened ability, as a result of aging, to bear high pitched sounds?
Presbycusis
Term that describes inflammation and infection of the auricle and ear canal? "Swimmers ear"
External Otis
Which condition would be treated using lubricating drops and irrigation of the ear canal?
Cerumen (ear wax)
Polymyxin B, colistin, neomycin, and chloromycetin are examples of meds used to treat
External ear disorders
Optic drops should be administered at room temp because cold drops can cause:
Dizziness
Which procedure is used for instilling ear drops in a child?
Pull the auricle down and back
Ototoxicity can be caused by which type of drugs?
Aspirin
Which immunization may assist with preventing hearing problems?
Measles
Which term describes a condition caused by the release of histamine from the skin cells during allergic reactions?
Pruritus (itchiness)
Which term describes reddening of the skin caused by an expansion of the capillaries close to the skin surface?
Erythema
Which condition can be caused by poison ivy, cosmetics, and soaps?
Contact dermatitis
Which conditions are examples of bacterial infections?
Impetigo and boils
Which term describes an infestation of lice?
Pediculosis
Which term describes drugs that soften and destroy the outer layer of skin so that it is sloughed off (shed)?
Keratolytics
Which classification of drugs can be used to effectively remove warts and corns?
Keratolytics
Which type of medication relieves itching caused by inflammation?
Antipruritics
Which type of topical medications inhibits the growth of microorganisms on the skin surfaces?
Antiseptics
Which term means to soften the skin by moistening, causing increased absorption through the skin?
Macerate (water skin-raisin)
Discoloration or brushing of the skin caused by leakage of blood into the subcutaneous tissue is:
Ecchymosis
Exposure to sun and alcohol must be avoided by patients who are prescribed which medication?
Accutane
Which medications may be prescribed to treat high cholesterol?
Antilipemics
Warfarin (Coumadin) is classified as an?
Anticoagulant
Digoxin shouldn't be administered if the BP is below?
60 bpm
Arterial blood is:
Bright red, highly oxygenated and travels from the heart to the capillaries
Difficult breathing
Dyspnea
A sudden cessation of breathing and of sufficient circulation of the blood by the heat is termed:
Cardiac arrest
A patient whose ventricles are not able to contract and pump properly and who have signs of fatigue, tachycardia, dyspnea may have:
Congestive heart failure (CHF)
Low of LDL
High of HDL
Which disorder is characterized by thickening, loss of elasticity and calcification of arterial walls?
Arteriosclerosis
"Silent killer" that exists without symptoms for a long time
Hypertension
Decreased number of erythrocytes, the quality of hemoglobin, and the volume of hematocrit is what disease?
Anemia
Common vasodilator?
Nitroglycerin
Many OTC drugs such as aspirin, oral contraceptives, and antacids can affect the action of
Anticoagulants
Prevents or reduces the formation of thrombus'
Coumadin (warfarin)
Aspirin and Plavix are meds prescribed for?
Myocardial infarction
Which structure has a function in both respiratory and digestive?
Pharynx
Which structure works to keep food and saliva from entering the lungs?
Epiglottis
Which is a condition resulting in the enlargement of and damage to the alveolar sacs?
Emphysema
Which condition would a "barrel chest" patient be diagnosed with?
Emphysema
Which device is used by the patient in the detection and management of asthma attacks?
Peak flow meter
A persistent, productive cough may be the first symptom of
Lung cancer
Which condition has seen a rise in prevalence secondary to HIV and new strains are resistant to drug therapy?
TB
Which category of drugs are vasodilators used for nasal congestion because they shrink engorged mucous membranes?
Decongestants
Which term describes the reappearance of symptoms in an even stronger from after a drug has worn off?
Rebound effect
Which is the goal of oxygen therapy?
To release hypoxia
Serious respiratory virus that kills in flu season
Influenza
People over the age of 65 need which vaccine?
Influenza
Which is a nicotine patch used to promote smoking cessation?
Habitrol
Which is one of the first signs of upper respiratory cancer?
Persistent hoarseness
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