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NURS 3366 Week 6 Infectious Diseases Questions WithComplete Solutions
beta-lactam resistance Correct Answers penicillin and its
derivatives all have the molecular structure, microbes mutated
and developed an enzyme called beta-lactamase making them
resistant to antibiotics
botulism S/S Correct Answers descending, symmetric paralysis
which can affect respiration
cellulitis S/S Correct Answers erythema, pain, swelling
diphtheria S/S Correct Answers sore throat, fever,
pseudomembrane across tonsils & throat
dysentery diarrhea S/S Correct Answers - microbes cause
damage to the mucosal surface causing bloody diarrhea with
mucus
- pain during bowel movements
- fever and dehydration
ebola S/S Correct Answers travel to or in contact with someone
who has traveled within the last 21 days, severe headache, rash,
muscle pain, weakness, fatigue, fever > 100.4 F, diarrhea,
vomiting, abdominal pain, unexplained bleeding, bruising, or
hemorrhage, leukopenia, and thrombocytopenia. (treatment
being developed but for now supportive care)
, giardiasis S/S Correct Answers - giardia adheres to intestine
walls and interferes with fat absorption sending the fst into the
stool
- diarrhea is greasy, frothy, full of fat, foul-smelling, but not
bloody
how is ebola diagnosed? Correct Answers detected in blood
only after onset of symptoms usually fever but may take up to 3
days after symptoms begin to be detected on a blood test.
how is ebola transmitted? Correct Answers contact with body
fluids of infected animals or patients
How is salmonella transmitted? Correct Answers from cow and
chicken reservoir: fecal-oral route
how is zika transmitted? Correct Answers mosquito bites
pregnant woman --> fetus
sexual contact
blood transfusion
influenza S/S Correct Answers - fever
- chills
- myalgia
- malaise
- dry cough
- headaches
malaria S/S Correct Answers high fever, chills, arthralgia,
anemia, splenomegaly, cerebral ischemia, heart failure
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