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20 Cards in this Set
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A living agen only visable w/ a microscope?
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Micro Organisms
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2 types of micro-organisms
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Pathogen & Non-Pathogen
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A microorganism capable of causing disease?
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Pathogen
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Normal flora is always beneficial (T or F).
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True
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An abnormal state in which parts or all of the body is unable to carry out its function is called?
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Disease
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Unknown causes are referred to as? (Ex. MS - we have a theory why they havt it)
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Idiopathic
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Caused by a health care worker
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Iatrogenic
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The study of disease
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Pathology
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The study of pathogens and non-pathogens
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Microbiology
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The Study of Parasites
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Parasitology
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Steps taken thru teaching and lifestyle to reduce likely hood of person developing the disease.
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Prevention
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End of life care
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Palliative
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Recurrence of S/SX
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Exacerbation
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No S/SX present
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Remission
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The bodies ability to resist disease.
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Immunity
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3 things necessary for growth & reproduction:
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Moisture
Darkness Warmth |
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When we take a sample of drainage or cells - it identifies the organism present?
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Culture
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Identifies the antiobiotics that will most effictively destry the organism?
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Sensitity
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To thrive in the presence of oxygen?
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Aerobic
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To thrive when little or no oxygen present?
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Anerobic
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