Amap Test 2 Flashcards
General infection
Involves more than one area of body ex: pneumonia (temp,cough, poor appetite)
Antibiotics
Medication used to destroy or control infection
Allergic reaction
Abnormal response to foreign substance. Ranges from mild to immediate and life threatening response
Anaphylactic shock
Life threatening allergic reaction
Signs: inability to breath low blood pressure) call 911
Adrenaline
Toxic reaction
Poisonous meds
Superinfection
Antibiotic kills bad bacteria and good bacteria which causes another infection (rectal & vaginal itching diarrhea thrush)
Storage for antibiotic
Cool dry place /refrigerator
Local infection
Area around wound red swollen or painful
Administration and care of antibiotics
Store in cool dry place or refrigerate Check expiration date Observe for allergic reaction Give on time Use entire prescription to prevent relapse
Antifungals
Medication used to treat fungal infections
Nystatin
Antiparasitics
Medication used to treat amoeba type infection
Scabies /lice
Scabies
Under skin Red dots Dark place Moisture Warmth
Lice
Small white dots on base of hair
Looks like dandruff but doesn’t move
Anthelmintics
Medication used to treat worms
Pin,tape, round worms
Allergic response
Body releases histamine
Reaction to coming in contact with something not in body (pollen)
Three most common substances that might cause anaphylactic shock
Antibiotics, bee sting , food and meds
Antihistamines
Prevent and reduce symptoms of allergy, nasal allergy, hives , insect bites
Medication: Benadryl
Side effects of antihistamine: dry eyes drowsiness
Decongestant
Relieves nasal congestion
Cough preparations
High in sugar and alcohol
Expectorant : helps bring up mucus
Antiussives: anti-cough depresses cough