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Exam-NURS 3366 Hughes (INFECTION) Test Questions and Answers
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Exam-NURS 3366 Hughes (INFECTION) Test Questionsand Answers
beta lactam resistance Correct Ans-molecular structure called a beta-lactam ring; ex of
penicillins—methicillin, amoxicillin→ certain microbes mutated → developed an enzyme,
beta-lactamase → destroy beta-lactam antibiotics by dismantling the beta lactam ring
MRSA: methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus Correct Ans-normal skin bacteria that is
now resistant to beta-lactam antibiotics; contact
Resistant Streptococcus Pneumoniae Correct Ans-a bacteria, which causes middle ear
infections, that is now resistant to penicillin antibiotics; droplet
VRE—vancomycin-resistant enterococcus Correct Ans-Normal bowel flora that has become
resistant to vancomycin; contact
cellulitis Correct Ans-infection of the dermis and subcutaneous tissue → milder staph
infection (impetigo(itchy& contagious blisters)) or Staphylococcus aureus becomes
opportunistic tx w/ abx
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botulism Correct Ans-toxin heads for neuromuscular nerve synapses & blocks
acetylcholine muscle receptor cells
botulism S&S Correct Ans-descending, symmetric (muscle) paralysis, including respiratory;
"floppy baby syndrome"—seen in infants (<1 year) that eat honey contaminated with C.
botulinumbioterrorism
botulism tx Correct Ans-temporary mechanical ventilation, other supportive t
tetanus Correct Ans-Bacillus found in the soil that can release an endotoxin called
tetanospasm. The illness is AKA "lockjaw"
tetanus tx Correct Ans-antibx & TIG
rabies Correct Ans-vector- borne virus which causes dysphagia and brain inflammation
when in CNS.
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