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Exam-NURS 3366 Hughes (INFECTION) Test Questions
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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

, Exam-NURS 3366 Hughes (INFECTION) Test Questions
and Answers

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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