Crossword CPA #15 Flashcards
ie. type of compound used for embalming and disinfecting hospital rooms; high level of microbial control
aldehyde
ie. lysosome; high level of specific microbial control
enzyme
first microbial agent
arsenic
procedure that ensures no pathogen contamination
aseptic
type of drug; completely created in a lab
synthetic
lab safety level; HEPA filters are required; ie. lab that works on TB, anthrax, yellow fever, or RMSF
BSL 3
lab safety level; gloves are required; ie. lab that works on hepatitis, influenza, or MRSA
BSL 2
types of drugs that work on many different pathogens
broad spectrum
level of germicide that kills endospores
high
lab safety level; hand washing is sufficient; ie. lab that works with E. coli
BSL 1
this inhibits microbe growth when you use a lot of sugar or salt on food to preserve it
osmotic pressure
removes all microbes on an object
sterilization
drugs that can act against disease
chemotherapeutic agents
lab safety level; “space suits” are required; ie. lab that works on Ebola or smallpox
BSL 4
level of germicide that kills several types of microbes but not endospores or protozoan cysts
low
drug that only acts against bacteria
antibiotic
type of drug; naturally occurring but is modified in the lab before administration
semisynthetic
person who discovered the first antimicrobial agent
Ehrlich