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Lindsey Jones 3C2 - Therapeutics : Microbiology

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show Keyword is INFECTION. It is about microscopic organisms that can infect us.  
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show 1. Gram positive. 2. Gram negative. 3. Acid-fast bacilli. 4. Viruses and 5. Fungi.  
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What are the 4 Gram Positive Organisms?   show
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show 1. Amoxicillin. 2. Carbenicillin. 3. Ampicillin.  
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show 1. Nafcillin. 2. Oxacillin. 3.Methacillin.  
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show 1. Erythromycin. 2. Cephaloridine (loridine) 3. Cephalexin (Keflex). 4. Cephalothin (Keflin).  
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show 1. Pseudomonas aeruginosa 2. Haemophilus influenza 3. Klebsiella 4. Proteus 5. E.Coli 6.Serratia marcescens  
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show 1. Spread by poor hand washing & unsanitary environmental conditions. 2. Found in normal Flora for the GI tract 3. Best prevented by Hand washing.  
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show 1. Sterptomycin 2. Gentamycin 3. Tobramycin  
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What is acid-fast Bacilli?   show
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What are the treatments for Acid-fast Bacilli?   show
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Name some Anti-viral agents for viruses?   show
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show There are not many antiviral drugs. Only one is worth reviewing. 1. Ribavirin (Virazole)- Used to treat RSV. Only administered with SPAG unit. Must be kept away from preg. Women. Drug crystallizes and cause obstruction- use appropriate filters.  
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show 1. Candidiasis (Candida)- Thrust mouth 2. Histoplasma Capsulatum (Histoplasmosis)3. Coccidimycosis (coccidioides)immitis  
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How do treat the fungus Candidiasis?   show
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What causes Tetracycline?   show
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show Poor hand washing. Transmitted thru direct contact, indirect contact(equipment) & Airborne mechanisms (coughing & sneezing)  
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show 1. Always sterilize equipment 2. Use one-way valves 3. Utilize Singe-pt.-use equipment. 4. Dedicate equipment to infectious pts. (stethoscope, IPPB).  
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show Use disposable, replace frequently/deliver same medication via an MDI.  
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In Aerosols, water reservoirs should have sterile water only. Why?   show
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show 1. Use unit dose medication 2. Write date &time on all disposable equipment 3. Discard disposable equipment in room 4. Wipe down all equipment with 70% alcohol solution. 5. Double bag infectious disposable equipment before discarding.  
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show 1. Universal precaution 2. Respiratory Isolation 3. Strict Isolation 4. Reverse Isolation 5. Enteric Isolation 6. Contact Isolation.  
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show 1. Gloves, Mask & Gown  
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What is Respiratory Isoaltion?   show
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What is Strict Isolation?   show
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What is Reverse Isolation(protective)?   show
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show use gloves- cover any part of the body that comes in contact with blood , fecal matter, etc.  
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show use gloves & gown if very close body contact.  
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Where you can find Pathogenic Organisms?   show
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show 1. Expectorated. 2. transtracheal aspirate sample.  
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show 1. Must do prior to eating. best done in the morning. Commonly contaminated with oral flora  
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show 1. Catheter placed thru an incision in the cricothyroid membrane. 2. Untained sputum sample can be obtained with this method. 3. Sample used to diagnose Legionnaire's Disease ONLY.  
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show Method of obtaining lung tissue to analyze for malignancies, lesions, etc. it is done thru a small hole in the chest wall & is done in lieu of tissue sampling w/ a bronchoscope or a larger surgical opening.  
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