Staph and strep Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

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...

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...

AANP 2022/2023 Complete Review 2-2 Study Guide for Brand New Questions Dermatology Descriptor words are the most words, do not focus on the location that will help you the most. Acne Rosacea “N95 Acne” • Acne around the nose and mouth, pimples are small and cause discoloration of the skin. • Treat with topical metronidazole gel, topical sulfa drugs. Scabies • mites, they burrows they will have a linear lesion, serfientine lesions, it is not an infection. Treat with Promethe...

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...

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...

Final Exam: NR293 / NR 293 (Latest Update 2024/2025) Pharmacology Review| Complete Guide with Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct -Chamberlain Q: beta lactam penicilins MOA safest class bacteriocidal inhibition of bacterial cell wall synthesis Q: uses of penicillins Answer: strep staph pneumonia meningitis skin, bone, and joint infections stomach infections blood and valve infections gas gangrene tetanus anthrax sickle cell anemia in infants Q: bro...

What is pericarditis? - Inflammation/ infection of the pericardial sac What are S/S of pericarditis? - Chest pain -Sharp, stabbing -Behind breast bone -Left side of chest -Elevated with tripod position -SOB-oxygen -Low grade temp -Relieved with positioning -worse on inspiration -pericardial friction rub What are S/S of endocarditis? -Fever- night sweats, malaise, chills, fatigue -Anorexia and weight loss -Cardiac murmur -Heart failure development -Petechiae -Osler...

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...

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...