Staph and strep - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Microbiology for COMLEX Level 1 Exam Questions With Verified And Updated Answers. Main virulence factor for Staph aureus - answerProtein A IVDU causes rapid onset bacterial endocarditis (what bacteria) - answerStaph aureus -Tricuspid valve most commonly affected -"Tricuspid valve endocarditis" Most common cause of Toxic Shock Syndrome - answerStaph aureus -Hx of nasal packing or tampon in for too long Treatment for Staph aureus (MSSA) - answerNafcillin -"Naf for Staph" Pnemonic fo...

where should urine test strips be stored? - dark dry location - freezer - refrigerator - cold humid location - ANSWER-dark dry location how much glucose (180.16 g/mol) is required to prepare 300 mL of 5% solution? - 5.00 g - 15.00 g - 18.02 g - 90.10 g - ANSWER-15.00g which of the following elements is a component of process management? - safety programs - reporting hierarchy - supplier qualification - change control - ANSWER-change control which of the following s...

What is septicemia? correct answers a systematic disease caused by presence of pathogenic microorganisms or toxins in the blood How does it differ from bacteremia? correct answers bacteremia is bacteria in the blood. Septicemia is the presence of microoganisms in the blood. What is the cause of endotoxic shock? correct answers the LPS layer of gram negative bacteria contains endotoxins that are released when large amounts of gram negative bacteria are killed- thus leading to endotoxic shoc...

Nurse 623 Exam 1 Latest Update with Verified Solutions Abcess treatment bactrim or doxy: covers staph. Must add a beta lactem if strep a possibility or single regimine clindamycin( less effective but greater coverage Acute viral syndrome general viral syndrome that has no clear cause S/S: fever, chills, runny nose, cough, sor throat, HA, SOB, wheezing, N./V, decreased appetite. Treatment Antipyuretics: fever Antihistamines: rash, itching trouble breathing Decongestant: st...

Portage Learning BIOD 171 Microbiology Lecture Exam Key 1-6 Exams 1. What are the two major types of nucleic acids and their roles? DNA- deoxyribonucleic acid RNA- Ribonucleic acid DNA- Cellular life has DNA and a role that DNA has is long-term storage of information, it holds the characteristics of living organisms. RNA- Is the carrier of information in form of amino acid sequence. It converts the information in the DNA and synthesizes proteins Tru...

6 Common Classes of Antibiotics to Know 1. Penicillin and Extended Spectrum Penicillin 2. Tetracycline 3. Sulfonamide 4. Cephalosporins (1-3 Generations) 5. Fluroquinolones (2-4 Generations) 6. Macrolides 5 Miscellaneous Classes of Antibiotics to Know 1. Imidazolidinedione (Nitrofurantoin)- Only for urinary 2. Nitroimidazole (Flagyl) - Anaerobic pathogens only 3. Lincosamide (Clindamycin)-Gram + anaerobes 4. Oxazolidinone (Zyvox, Sivextro) 5. Glycopeptide (Vancomycin)-Gram + Anae...

Sputum reveals lancet-shaped, gram positive cocci arranged in pairs. What is this most likely? A. Strep. pyogenes B. Staph epidermidis C. Strep. pneumoniae D. Klebsiella pneumoniae - correct answer S. Pneumoniae -Lancet shaped diplococci structure -Catalase negative -Alpha hemolytic -Meningitis, sinusitis, otitis media and pneumonia What diseases are associated with Strep. pyogenes? - correct answer (RAN TIPS) Rheumatic Fever Acute glomerulonephritis Necrotizing fasciit...

Cell - smallest, most basic unit life unicellular - one cell multicellular - many cells emergent property - qualities appear each level organization List the organization of living things. - Atom molecule cell tissue organs organ system organism List the 5 characteristics of living things. - organized acquire materials & energy respond to stimuli reproduce & develop adapt natural selection - organisms become modified evolution - change over time become suited environmentList the...

Microbiology CSMLS Review Questions and Answers Rated A+ The pulmonary form of anthrax is known as - Valley fever - Walking pneumonia - Farmers' lung - Woolsorters disease Woolsorters disease Streptococci are unable to synthesize the enzyme - Catalase - Kinase - Hyaluronidase - Lipase Catalase (Organisms that synthesize the enzyme catalase are able to protect themselves from the killing effects of H2O2 by converting it to H2O and O2. Streptococci are unable to do this) W...

NUR 176 FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS The day before your patient has present varicella blister they are? The most contagious What manifestation comes before the blisters when having a shingles flare up? Fever, this is the most contagious stage on shingles Dermaitis inflammation of the skin Once the dermatitis bacteria gets under the skin it turns into? Cellulitis Manifestations of Cellulitis Skin will be swollen, redness, fire like pain, tenderness, could have f...