First antimicrobial agent - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

OpenStax Microbiology Test Bank Chapter 14: Antimicrobial Drugs * = Correct answer Multiple Choice 1. Which was the first antimicrobial agent discovered to treat syphilis? A. chloramphenicol B. compound 606* C. penicillin D. sulfonamide 2. Who is credited for first finding an antimicrobial agent? A. Paul Ehrlich* B. Alexander Fleming C. Edward Jenner D. Joseph Lister 3. Who is credited for first finding a naturally occurring antimicrobial agent? A. Paul Ehrlich B. Alexa...

What is the difference between an antibiotic and an antimicrobial? - Antibiotics are naturally occurring compounds Antimicrobials include include both natural and synthetic compounds- both inhibit or kill microorganisms There are many devices to deliver to neonatal and pediatric patients. what specific contraindications to oxygen therapy exist in this population? - No specific contraindications to delivering oxygen exist when indications are deemed to be present. You are asked to obtain a ...

prototype for antipsychotic (trade/generic), treatment for schizophrenia - ANSWER-haldol/haloperidol how long does it take the typical antipsychotic drug to reach its therapeutic effect? - ANSWER-several days what would you say if a patient calls and states that the antipsychotic drug isn't working within the 1st couple of days? - ANSWER-keep taking it (they don't work right away) what should we inform the patient about antipsychotics concerning taking the prescription? - ANSWER-take ...

BIOS 242 Week 4 Assignment; Concepts; Controlling Microbial Growth. Prepare: Controlling Microbial Growth The sterilizing gas used in chemiclaves is . HEPA filters are used to remove microbes from Which of the following microbial forms has the highest resistance to physical and chemical controls? Sterilization is achieved by The method of removing vegetative microbial life forms and debris to reduce contamination to safe levels is termed is a halogen used in gaseous and liq...

ATI PN Adult Medical Surgical Online Practice 2023 A with NGN, Exam Questions & Answers-A nurse is contributing to the plan of care for a client who is at risk for osteoporosis. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include to prevent bone loss? - Encourage weight-bearing exercises. r-Weight-bearing exercises, such as walking, can maintain bone mass by reducing bone demineralization, thus helping to prevent osteoporosis. A nurse is reinforcing discharge instructions with ...

Penicillin G *** correct answers - First PCN given PO and IM - PO only about 1/3 of dose is absorbed - IM and IV are most effective (to get therapeutic serum level) (IM is painful) - primarily bactericidal Penicillin V *** correct answers - next type produced - 2/3 absorbed by GI tract, less patent than PCN G - It is effective against mild - moderate infections, including anthrax PCNS (structure) correct answers - beta-lactam antibiotics. - beta-lactam structure interferes with bact...

Penicillin G *** - ANSWER - First PCN given PO and IM - PO only about 1/3 of dose is absorbed - IM and IV are most effective (to get therapeutic serum level) (IM is painful) - primarily bactericidal Penicillin V *** - ANSWER - next type produced - 2/3 absorbed by GI tract, less patent than PCN G - It is effective against mild - moderate infections, including anthrax PCNS (structure) - ANSWER - beta-lactam antibiotics. - beta-lactam structure interferes with bacterial cell wall synth...

Penicillin G *** - ANSWER - First PCN given PO and IM - PO only about 1/3 of dose is absorbed - IM and IV are most effective (to get therapeutic serum level) (IM is painful) - primarily bactericidal Penicillin V *** - ANSWER - next type produced - 2/3 absorbed by GI tract, less patent than PCN G - It is effective against mild - moderate infections, including anthrax PCNS (structure) - ANSWER - beta-lactam antibiotics. - beta-lactam structure interferes with bacterial cell wall synth...

A nurse is preparing to insert an IV catheter into a client's arm prior to initiating IV fluid therapy. Which of the following interventions should the nurse implement to prevent infection? a) Thread the IV catheter so that the hub rests at the insertion site b) Shave excess hair from around the insertion site c) Cleanse the site with hydrogen peroxide before IV catheter insertion d) Palpate the site carefully just before inserting the IV catheter - A Inserting the catheter up to the hu...

Table of content. Chapter Pages (1) GENERAL PRINCIPLES OF PHARMACOLOGY Error! Bookmark not defined. PART I PHARMACOKINETICS 4 PART II PHARMACODYNAMICS 8 (2) AGENTS, CONTROLLING THE FUNCTIONS OF THE PERIPHERAL NERVOUS SYSTEM 14 PART I LOCAL ANESTHETICS 14 PART II CHOLINOMIMETIC DRUGS 19 PART III CHOLINORECEPTOR BLOCKING DRUGS 23 PART IV ADRENORECEPTOR ACTIVATING DRUGS 31 PART V ADRENORECEPTOR ANTAGONIST DRUGS 38 (3) AGENTS, CONTROLLING THE FUNCTIONS OF THE CENTRAL NERVOUS SYST...