Crossword CPA #15 Flashcards

1
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ie. type of compound used for embalming and disinfecting hospital rooms; high level of microbial control

A

aldehyde

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2
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ie. lysosome; high level of specific microbial control

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enzyme

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3
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first microbial agent

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arsenic

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4
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procedure that ensures no pathogen contamination

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aseptic

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5
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type of drug; completely created in a lab

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synthetic

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6
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lab safety level; HEPA filters are required; ie. lab that works on TB, anthrax, yellow fever, or RMSF

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BSL 3

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7
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lab safety level; gloves are required; ie. lab that works on hepatitis, influenza, or MRSA

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BSL 2

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8
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types of drugs that work on many different pathogens

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broad spectrum

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9
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level of germicide that kills endospores

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high

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10
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lab safety level; hand washing is sufficient; ie. lab that works with E. coli

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BSL 1

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11
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this inhibits microbe growth when you use a lot of sugar or salt on food to preserve it

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osmotic pressure

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12
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removes all microbes on an object

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sterilization

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13
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drugs that can act against disease

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chemotherapeutic agents

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14
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lab safety level; “space suits” are required; ie. lab that works on Ebola or smallpox

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BSL 4

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15
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level of germicide that kills several types of microbes but not endospores or protozoan cysts

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low

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16
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drug that only acts against bacteria

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antibiotic

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17
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type of drug; naturally occurring but is modified in the lab before administration

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semisynthetic

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18
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person who discovered the first antimicrobial agent

A

Ehrlich

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19
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level of germicide that kills most pathogens such as protozoan cysts but not endospores

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intermediate

20
Q

process of removing all liquids to preserve food

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desiccation

21
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suffix used to describe an agent that kills microbes

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cidal

22
Q

person who discovered the third antimicrobial agent

A

Domagk

23
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chemical used to inhibit/destroy microbes on an object

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disinfectant

24
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ie. antibiotics; intermediate to low level of microbial control

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antimicrobials

25
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using temperatures higher than boiling and high pressure to sterilize liquids without evaporation of the liquids, etc.

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autoclaving

26
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scrubbing microbe off a surface

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degerming

27
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third antimicrobial discovered; the first antimicrobial to be widespread

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sulfanilamide

28
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the second most resistant pathogen to antimicrobials

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endospores

29
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ie. soap or detergent; low level control

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surfactant

30
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method approved by FDA for microbial control in meats, spices, fresh fruits, and veggies

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gamma rays

31
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procedure that uses brief heat to kill microbes in food/beverages

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pasteurization

32
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process of removing all liquid from bacteria pellet for long term preservation at freezing temp.

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lyophilization

33
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ie. iodine, chlorine, or fluorine; intermediate level microbial

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halogen

34
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ie. zinc, copper, etc. ; low level microbial control

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heavy metals

35
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chemical used on human tissue to minimize pathogens

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antiseptic

36
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suffix used to describe an agent that inhibits microbial growth

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static

37
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ie. ethanol; intermediate microbial control

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alcohol

38
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second microbial agent discovered; agent not available in large enough quantities to be widely used

A

penecillin

39
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person who discovered the second antimicrobial agent

A

Fleming

40
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when an antimicrobial agent is more toxic to the pathogen than the host

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selective toxicity

41
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occurs when proteins are put in high temp environments

A

denatures

42
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process in which different sized pores can help you separate different sized microbes

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filtration

43
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ie. hydrogen peroxide; high level of microbe control

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oxidizing agent

44
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procedure that minimizes pathogens on human tissue

A

antisepsis

45
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disinfection procedures in public places

A

sanitization

46
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process that includes gamma rays or U.V.

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radiation