68W LIMITED PRIMARY CARE
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS.
1. Convalescence stage of infection - ANSWER characterized by tissue repair
and a return to health as the remaining number of microorganisms
approaches zero
2. factors that influence infection - ANSWER body's defense mechanism
specific portal of entry
number of microorganisms
virulence
host resistance
3. nosocomial infections - ANSWER infections patients acquire when in a
health care facility
4. types of transmission based precautions - ANSWER Airborne
Contact
Droplet
5. airborne precautions - ANSWER tiny microorganisms from evaporated
droplets remain suspended in the air
6. droplet percautions - ANSWER microorganisms are propelled through the
air from an infected person via sneezing, coughing or talking
,7. contact precautions - ANSWER direct contact between the susceptible hosts
body and the microorganism
8. agonist medication - ANSWER bind and simulate receptors to start or
change an action within the cell, usually producing a desired response
9. antagonist medication - ANSWER blocks/prevents actions by agonist
chemicals in the body
zero activation
10.q.d. - ANSWER once a day
11.b.i.d. - ANSWER twice a day
12.t.i.d. - ANSWER three times a day
13.q.i.d. - ANSWER four times a day
14.q.h.s. - ANSWER before bed
15.q.4h - ANSWER every four hours
16.prn - ANSWER as needed
17.Solids - ANSWER tablets, capsules, powders
dosage form (g or mg)
,18.semisolids - ANSWER ointments, creams, gels, pastes
percentages (aka 2%)
19.Oral liquids - ANSWER syrup, elixir, suspension
mass of medication per measure of volume (mg/ml)
20.Common analgesics - ANSWER non-steroidal anti inflammatory drugs
acetaminophen
local anesthetics
21.Analgesic medications - ANSWER Drugs used to relieve pain.
22.Antipyretic drugs - ANSWER Drugs that reduce fever
23.Nonselective NSAIDs - ANSWER aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, ketorolac,
diclofenac
24.Selective NSAIDs - ANSWER celecoxib, meloxicam
25.when to not give an NSAID - ANSWER history of allergy
to children (specifically aspirin)
when patient is dehydrated
26.topical anesthesia - ANSWER block nervous impulses in the area of
application
, 27.infiltration anesthesia - ANSWER injection of a local anesthetic directly
into the subcutaneous tissue
28.peripheral nerve block - ANSWER numbs everything distal to the injection
sight
29.Common local anesthetics - ANSWER lidocaine, bupivacaine and
benzocaine
30.Histamine - ANSWER a compound that is released by cells in response to
injury and in allergic and inflammatory reactions, causing contraction of
smooth muscles and the airway and dilation of capillaries.
31.Epinephrine dose - ANSWER 0.3- 0.5mg (Adult)
0.15 mg (Peds)
32.antibiotics for cellulitis - ANSWER clindamycin, cephalexin and
trimethoprim/ sulfamethoxazole
33.treatment of allergic reactions - ANSWER antihistamines
topical corticosteroids
bronchodilators
34.advantages of topical antibiotics - ANSWER easy to use
can apply to mucous membranes for rapid absorption
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS.
1. Convalescence stage of infection - ANSWER characterized by tissue repair
and a return to health as the remaining number of microorganisms
approaches zero
2. factors that influence infection - ANSWER body's defense mechanism
specific portal of entry
number of microorganisms
virulence
host resistance
3. nosocomial infections - ANSWER infections patients acquire when in a
health care facility
4. types of transmission based precautions - ANSWER Airborne
Contact
Droplet
5. airborne precautions - ANSWER tiny microorganisms from evaporated
droplets remain suspended in the air
6. droplet percautions - ANSWER microorganisms are propelled through the
air from an infected person via sneezing, coughing or talking
,7. contact precautions - ANSWER direct contact between the susceptible hosts
body and the microorganism
8. agonist medication - ANSWER bind and simulate receptors to start or
change an action within the cell, usually producing a desired response
9. antagonist medication - ANSWER blocks/prevents actions by agonist
chemicals in the body
zero activation
10.q.d. - ANSWER once a day
11.b.i.d. - ANSWER twice a day
12.t.i.d. - ANSWER three times a day
13.q.i.d. - ANSWER four times a day
14.q.h.s. - ANSWER before bed
15.q.4h - ANSWER every four hours
16.prn - ANSWER as needed
17.Solids - ANSWER tablets, capsules, powders
dosage form (g or mg)
,18.semisolids - ANSWER ointments, creams, gels, pastes
percentages (aka 2%)
19.Oral liquids - ANSWER syrup, elixir, suspension
mass of medication per measure of volume (mg/ml)
20.Common analgesics - ANSWER non-steroidal anti inflammatory drugs
acetaminophen
local anesthetics
21.Analgesic medications - ANSWER Drugs used to relieve pain.
22.Antipyretic drugs - ANSWER Drugs that reduce fever
23.Nonselective NSAIDs - ANSWER aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, ketorolac,
diclofenac
24.Selective NSAIDs - ANSWER celecoxib, meloxicam
25.when to not give an NSAID - ANSWER history of allergy
to children (specifically aspirin)
when patient is dehydrated
26.topical anesthesia - ANSWER block nervous impulses in the area of
application
, 27.infiltration anesthesia - ANSWER injection of a local anesthetic directly
into the subcutaneous tissue
28.peripheral nerve block - ANSWER numbs everything distal to the injection
sight
29.Common local anesthetics - ANSWER lidocaine, bupivacaine and
benzocaine
30.Histamine - ANSWER a compound that is released by cells in response to
injury and in allergic and inflammatory reactions, causing contraction of
smooth muscles and the airway and dilation of capillaries.
31.Epinephrine dose - ANSWER 0.3- 0.5mg (Adult)
0.15 mg (Peds)
32.antibiotics for cellulitis - ANSWER clindamycin, cephalexin and
trimethoprim/ sulfamethoxazole
33.treatment of allergic reactions - ANSWER antihistamines
topical corticosteroids
bronchodilators
34.advantages of topical antibiotics - ANSWER easy to use
can apply to mucous membranes for rapid absorption
