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mcmcdaniel

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Which of the following is a common pathogen that could cause a disruption of normal flora in a patient receiving antibiotic therapy?
 
  a. Clostridium difficile c. Enterobacteriaceae spp.
  b. Pneumocystis ca-rinii d. Pseudomonas ae-ruginosa

Question 2

Which of the following are the two primary human barriers to infection in the health care setting?
 
  a. Disinfection and sterilization
  b. Immunologic and mechanical
  c. Disinfection and pasteurization
  d. Hand-washing and personal protective equipment



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
Clostridium difficile are the bacteria that cause the disruption of normal flora in the gastrointesti-nal tract caused by antibiotic therapy. Pneumocystis carinii are the protozoa that cause pneumo-nia in immunocompromised patients with human immunodeficiency virus. Enterobacteriaceae spp. are the bacteria that can cause hypogammaglobulinem ia in patients with multiple myeloma.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Human barriers to infection include the mechanical barriers of the skin and mucous membranes and the person's immune system. The others are preventative measures that reduce the spread of infection in health care settings.




mcmcdaniel

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Reply 2 on: Jul 16, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it


elyse44

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Great answer, keep it coming :)

 

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