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CHAPTER 9/10 Flashcards

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Sterilization

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process that destroys or removes all viable microorganisms (including viruses)

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common Examples of sterilizing agents

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heat (autoclave)
sterilant (chemical agents capable of destroying endospheres)

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disinfection

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physical process or chemical agent to destroy vegetative pathogens but not bacterial endospheres
removes harmful products of microorganisms (toxins) from material

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common examples of disinfecting agents

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bleach
iodine
heat (boiling)

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decontamination/sanitization

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cleansing technique that mechanically removes microorganism as well as other debris to reduce contamination to safe levels

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common examples of decontaminating agents

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soap
detergent
commercial dish washers

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antisepsis/degermation

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reduces the number of microbes on the human skin
form of decontamination but on living tissues

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common examples of antiseptic agents

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alcohol
surgical hand scrubs

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what can be sterilized

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surgical instruments
syringes
commercially packaged food

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what can be disinfected

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boiling food utensils, applying 5% bleach solution to an examining table, immersing thermometers in an iodine solution between uses

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what can be decontaminated

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cooking utensils, dishes, bottles and cans

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what can go thru antisepsis

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involves scrubbing the skin (mechanical friction) or immersing it in chemicals

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sepsis vs asepsis

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Sepsis- presence of pathogens in tissue, causing infection
asepsis- practice of preventing contamination by pathogens

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when is an antiseptic used

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to inhibit microbial growth on tissues and works by reducing microbial load without eradication

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T/F: prions are able to be destroyed by any of the four methods we talked about

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FALSE. None are enough.

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why must sterilant destroy endospheres

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endospheres are highly resistant dominant forms of bacteria that survive harsh environmental condition, including extreme heat, radiation and chemical exposure

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difference between sterilization, disinfection and decontamination

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sterilization- removes 100% of all microorganisms, including endospheres
disinfection- removes 99.9% of microorganisms. not very effective vs. endospheres.
decontamination- 90-99.9% reduction in microbial load. does not completely eliminate.

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the difference between scrubbing in chemicals or placing skin in chemicals as
forms of antisepsis/degermation

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scrubbing- combines physical removal with chemical disinfection, generally achieving a high level of cleaniless
placing in chemicals- relies solely on the chemical’s effectiveness to kill microbes, providing rapid antisepsis but without physical removal of contaminants

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Rank endospores, gram negative and positive bacteria, fungi, and
naked and enveloped viruses on their relative resistance to microbial control agents

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MOST RESISTANT
prions
endospheres
gram negative bacteria
fungi
naked viruses
gram positive bacteria
enveloped viruses
LEAST RESISTANT

20
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bactericide

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substance that kills bacteria by disrupting their structures or functions. permanent kill.

21
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bacteriostatic

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substance that inhibits bacterial growth without killing them. temporary halt in growth.

22
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-cide meaning

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“to kill”

23
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how formaldehyde and radiation target
the cell as an agent of microbial control.

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formaldehyde/radiation- agents that interrupt the synthesis of proteins via the ribosomes, inhibiting proteins needed for growth and metabolism and preventing multiplication

24
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how chemicals/detergents/alcohol target
the cell as an agent of microbial control.

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chemicals, detergents, alcohol can damage the cell wall by blocking its synthesis or digesting it. detergent/alcohol disrupt the lipid bilayer by opening it

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prophylaxis

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use of a drug or treatment to prevent disease or infection, often used in situations where there is a high risk of exposure, such as before surgery or travel to areas with prevalent infections

26
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antimicrobial chemotherapy

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use of antimicrobial agents to treat infections caused by microorganisms (bacteria, fungi, viruses, parasites). Involves the use of specific drugs to target, kill, or inhibit the growth of pathogens

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antimicrobial:

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a substance used to kill or inhibit the growth of microorganisms. includes antifungals, antivirals and antiparasitic agents

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antibiotic vs antimicrobial

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antibiotic targets bacteria
antimicrobial targets, kills and inhibits the growth of microorganisms

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narrow spectrum

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antimicrobials that target a specific group of mo

30
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broad spectrum

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antimicrobials that target a wide range of mo, including both GP and GN bacteria

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K-B test

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a lab method used to determine the effectiveness of antibiotics against specific bacteria by observing the zone of inhibition around antibiotic disks placed on an agar plate

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MIC- minimum inhibitory concentration

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lowest concentration of an antimicrobial agent that prevents visible growth of a microorganism. helps determine right dosage for effective treatment

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meaning of “there is no such thing as slightly sterile”

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sterilization is an all or nothing process

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cell target of penicillin

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bacterial cell wall by inhibiting peptidoglycan synthesis

35
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function of clavulanic acid

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inhibits beta-lactamase enzymes that bacteria produce to resist penicillin and cephalosporins

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cell target of cephalosporins

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bacterial cell wall by inhibiting cell wall synthesis

37
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cell target of carbapenems

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bacterial cell wall by inhibiting cell wall synthesis

38
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cell target of bacitracin

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bacterial cell wall; typically used as neosporin and applied topically

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cell target of vancomycin

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bacterial cell wall by inhibiting cell wall synthesis

40
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cell target of tetracycline

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protein synthesis by binding to the ribosomes and inhibiting bacterial translation

41
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cell target of macrolides

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protein synthesis by binding to bacterial ribosomes, preventing elongation of protein chain

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cell target of ciproflaxin

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DNA replication by inhibiting bacterial DNA gyrase

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cell target of rifampin

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RNA synthesis by inhibiting bacterial RNA polymerase

44
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Amph B

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fungal cell membrane, CM disription and fungal death

45
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Fluco

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inhibits ergosterol synthesis in fungal cell membranes, leading to cell membrane disruption and fungal death

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