N205 Exam (graded A+ and with verified solutions available)

antibiotics - ANSused for treatment of microbial infections what are normal defense systems - ANSskin, tears, mucous membranes Gram positive organism - ANSstains purple Gram-negitive bacteria - ANSstains red what are the signs and symptoms of infection - ANSfever, redness, swelling, feelings of malaise, WBC greater than 10,000 mg/dL community acquired infection - ANSinfection acquired in the community, not in a hospital antiseptic - ANSinhibits the growth of microorganisms (can use in living tissues) disinfectant - ANSkills microorganisms empiric therapy - ANSselection of an antibiotic based on the possibility that it will work against the causative microorganism Definitive therapy - ANSselection of an antibiotic when the causative organism is known prophylactic therapy - ANSused to prevent an infection pseudomembranous colitis - ANSClostridium difficile -taken so many antibiotics can cause C diff How to prevent C. diff - ANSprobiotic or yogurt secondary infection - ANSopportunistic infection after a primary infection ex) yeast infection, pneumonia after having flu