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20 Cards in this Set
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Antiseptic
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A substance that inhibits the growth of germs
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Arthritis
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inflammation of the joints
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Athlete's Foot
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A contagious fungal infection of the feet
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Bursitis
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inflammation of the bursa
(Bursa) sac or cavity around the joint. - shoulder, elbow or knee. |
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Disinfectants
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used to destroy microorganisim
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Infection
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Activity of disease-producing bacteria, virus or fungus in the body and the reaction of the body to the microorganisms and their products
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Inflammation
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localized heat, redness, swelling and pain as a result of irritation, injury or infection
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Influenza (Flu)
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an acute highly contagious infection.
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Pneumonia
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an acute or chronic disease marked by inflammation and infection in the lungs.
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Ringworm
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a contagious fungal infection of the scalp of body
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Strept Throat
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a severely inflamed and infected throat caused by streptococcus.
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Antiseptics/Disinfectants
prevent infection |
betadine
betagen dakin's |
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Disinfectants
(destroys microorganisms) |
alcohol
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Sulfonamides (Sulfa medications)
treat urinary tract & digestive tract infections |
trimthoprim sulfamethoxazole (Bactrim, Septra DS)
sulfisoxazole (Gantrisin) |
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Antibiotics
treatment of various infections |
penicillin V
ampicillin (Omnipen, Principen) amoxicillin trihdrate (Amoxil) cephalexin (Keflex, Duricef, Ancef, Kefzol, Keftab) cefaclor (Ceclor) doxycycline (Vibramycin) tetracycline HCL (Achromycin) erythromycin base (E-Mycin, Eryc) erythromycin estolate (Ilosone) erythromycin ethylsuccinate (E.E.S) |
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Strept throat
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bacteria
TX: antibiotics, soothing gargles |
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Influenza (flu)
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airborne virus
Type A: amantadine (Symmetrel) rimantadine (Flumadine) Type A&B: (ose)ltamivir (Tamiflu) |
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Athelete's foot
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tinea pedis (fungus)
antifungal powders, ointments or oral medications |
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Pneumonia
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virus, bacteria, aspiration, stasis or secondary infection
TX: bed rest, medication |
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Ringworm
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fungus
TX: powders, ointments or oral medications |
