Bacitracin Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

NBSTSA Best Practice Test-BWhich of the following is considered the MOST important skill for a surgical technologist? A.management of specimens B.management of sponges C.maintaining an orderly setup D.ensuring adequate lighting A.management of specimens The surgical incision that allows for the BEST visualization for a Billroth I procedure is A.McBurney's. B.Pfannenstiel. C.midline. D.subcostal. C.midline. During the postoperative phase, the personnel primarily respo...

What is bacitracin? - A component of antibiotic ointments What are signs of an allergic reaction? - cracking, bleeding, excessive swelling, bumps, dry skin, oozing pain, itchy skin, raise blisters, scabbing, burning, tender to touch, refuses to heal. What is sanitizer? - an agent that reduces the number of microorganisms on a surface ex. countertops, sinks, door knobs / cavi wipes What is a disinfectant? - stronger chemical that destroys bacteria on objects that are not living ex. window c...

Which is more potent: Creams or ointments? correct answer: Ointments McPhee p 100 Dangers of using topical corticosteroids around the eyes? correct answer: Glaucoma or cataracts! McPhee p 100 How many grams of topical corticosteroid is needed to cover the entire body surface of an adult? correct answer: 20 - 30 g McPhee p 100 Emollients are most effective when applied to __________ correct answer: Wet skin McPhee p 100 Best drying agent for weepy dermatoses? correct a...

Adult Portion - Contraceptive Options - What would cause break through bleeding on Day 1-9 of cycle? - deficiency of estrogen What would cause break through bleeding on Day 20-21 of cycle - deficiency of progesterone What are the absolute contraindications of COC? - hx thromboembolic disorders CVA CAD breast CA estrogen-dep neoplasia pregnancy liver tumor; impaired LF previous cholelithiasis during pregnancy undiagnosed, abnormal uterine bleeding What type of pill for mi...

Isoniazid (INH) - 1st line anti TB drug Rifampin (rif) - 1st line anti TB drug ethambutol - 1st line anti TB drug genomyosin - aminoglycosides -- anti fungal topamisin - aminoglycosides -- antibacteriall amphotericin B - polyenes-- Antifungal nystatin - polyenes-- Antifungal Fluconazole (Diflucan) - Azole antifungal Voriconazole (Vfend) - Azole antifungal Ketoconazole (Nizoral) - Azole antifungal Flucytosine (ancobon) - antimetabolites anti fungal Atovaquone/Proguanil (Malarone) - ant...

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...

NBSTSA CERTIFICATION EXAM 2020A /CERTIFICATION EXAM NBSTSA QUESTIONS ORIGINAL VERSION 1. Which of the following is considered the MOST important skill for a surgical technologist? A. management of specimens B. management of sponges C. maintaining an orderly setup D. ensuring adequate lighting -ANSWER-> A. Management of specimens 2. During the postoperative phase, the personnel primarily responsible for transporting soiled instrumentation to decontamination is the A. housekeepi...

1. Which cranial nerve is affected by trigeminal neuralgia? a. I b. V c. VI d. VII correct answers b. V 2. What is used to lubricate the donor site and reduce friction from the dermatome? a. Bacitracin ointment b. Lodophor solution c. Petrolatum gel d. Mineral oil correct answers d. Mineral oil 3. Which of the following is an example of proper sterile technique when performing the prep for a split-thickness skin graft? a. Donor site first b. Recipient site first c. Do...

NBSTSA CERTIFICATION EXAM 2020 B /CERTIFICATION EXAM NBSTSA QUESTIONS ORIGINAL VERSION 1. Which of the following is considered the MOST important skill for a surgical technologist? A. management of specimens B. management of sponges C. maintaining an orderly setup D. ensuring adequate lighting -ANSWER-> A. Management of specimens 2. During the postoperative phase, the personnel primarily responsible for transporting soiled instrumentation to decontamination is the A. housekeep...

NBSTSA CERTIFICATION EXAM 202B /CERTIFICATION EXAM NBSTSA QUESTIONS ORIGINAL VERSION 1. Which of the following is considered the MOST important skill for a surgical technologist? A. management of specimens B. management of sponges C. maintaining an orderly setup D. ensuring adequate lighting -ANSWER-> A. Management of specimens 2. During the postoperative phase, the personnel primarily responsible for transporting soiled instrumentation to decontamination is the A. housekeepin...