Practice Questions Flashcards
hirschsprung
congenital megacolon
condylomata acuminata
HPV
condylomata lata
syphilis
what is most common antiseptic for pre-op skin preparations
merthiolate, It is the antiseptic of choice for the final scrub in preoperative
skin preparation,
What chemical is used for transfer of biopsy specimens?
formaldehyde: common name Formalin
dry sterilization is best used for?
This method can be used in
emergency situations where the two methods of autoclaving are not
available
What is used for treatment of conjunctivitis
2% solution boric acid
what is a phenol coefficient
strength or effectiveness of an antiseptic
what antiseptic is teratogenic
hexachlorophene
Are anestheisa, antiseptic and astringents all in the chiro profession?
Yes
what is delayed closure known as
tertiary union, These wounds are those that can be closed by sutures after three to
four days of observation.
What type of anesthetic block is most commonly used in minor sx
field block
What does TAC stand for?
tetracaine, epinephrine, cocaine
Define bite
A bite is the amount of tissue taken when placing a suture needle in the
skin or fascia. The farther away from the wound edge that the needle is
introduced, the bigger the bite will be.
Which type of suture has the least amount of scarring?
intradermal/subcuticular