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ADA
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American Dental Association
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Anitmicrobial Agent
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any agent that kills or suppresses the growth of microbes
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antiseptic
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a substance that prevents or arrests the growth or action of microorganisms either by inhibiting their activity or by destroying them; term used for preparations applied topically to living tissue
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asepsis
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free from contamination with microorganisms
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chain of asepsis
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a procedure that avoids transfer of infection
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aspetic technique
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procedures carries out in the absence of pathogenic microorganisms
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bioburden
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a microbiologic load
that number of contaiminating organisms present on a surface prior to sterilization or disinfection |
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biofilm
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the surface film that contains microorganims and other biological substances
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biohazard
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a substance that poses a biological risk because it is contaminated with biomaterial with a potential for transmitting infection
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biological indicator
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a preparation of nonpathogenic microorganisms, usually bacterial spores, carried by an ampule or a specially impregnated paper enclosed within a package during sterilization and subsequently incubated to verify that sterilization has occurred
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broad spectrum
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indicated a range of activity of a drug or chemical substance against a wide variety of microorganisms
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chemical indicator
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a color change strip or other mark (on autoclave tape or bag) used to monitor the process of sterilization- not an indicator of sterilization, just temperature reached
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contamination
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introduction of microorganisms, blood, or other potentially infectious material or agent onto a surface of into tissue
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decontamination
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disinfection; physical or chemical means to remove, inactivate, or destroy pathogenic microorganisms on a surface or item to the extent that they are no longer capable of transmitting infectious disease
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disinfectant
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an agent (chemical, x-rays, UV light) that destroys microorganisms but may not kill bacterial spores
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EPA
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United states environmental protection agency
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EPA Registered
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number on a label indicated that the product has the acceptance of EPA
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FDA
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US food and drug administration
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infection control
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the selection and use of procedures and products to prevent the spread of infectious disease
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infectious waste
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contaiminated with blood, saliva, or other substances; potentially or actually infected with pathogenic material
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invasive procedure
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entry into tissues during which bleeding may or may not occue
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healthcare associated infection
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an infection associated with or acquired during a medical or surgical intervention
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OSAP
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oganization for safety and asepsis procedures
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OSHA
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US occupational safety and healthy admin
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PEP
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postexposure prophylaxis
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PPE
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personal protective equipment
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sanitation
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the process by which the number of organisms on inanimate objects is reduced to a safe level; not freedom for microorganisms
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shelf life
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stability of an item after it has been prepared
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sporicidde
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substance that kills spores
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sterilization
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process by which all forms of life, including bacterial spores, are destroyed by physical or chemical means
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synergism
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the joint action of agents so that their combined effect is greater than the sum of their individual parts
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infectious waste
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capable of causing an infectious disease
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contaminated waste
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items that have contacted blood or other body secretions
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hazardous waste
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poses a risk to humans or environment
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toxic waste
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capable of having a poisonous effect
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regulated waste
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liquid blood or saliva, sharps contaminated with blood or saliva, and nonsharp solid waste saturated with or caked with liquid or semisold blood or saliva or tissue including teeth
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Type of microorganism used for steam autoclave
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geobacillus stearothermophilus: in strips, vials, or ampules
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Type of microorganism used for dry heat
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bacillus atrophaeus, in strips
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Type of microorganism used for chemical vapor
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geobacillus/ stearothermophilus, in stripes
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what combo of things is used in a chemical vapor sterilizer (chem clave)?
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alcohols, formaldehyde, ketone, water, and acetone
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Simple shank is used on
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anterior teeth
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The more complex the shank is, the more
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posterior the tool is used
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Functional shank
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begins below the working end and extends to the last bend in the shank nearest the handle
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Instruments with short functional shanks are used
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on the crowns of the teeth
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Instruments with long functional shanks are used
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on both the crowns and roots of teeth
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Terminal/lower shank
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the portion of the shank nearest the working end
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The cutting edges of a curet meet to form a
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rounded surface called a toe
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The cutting edges of a sickle scaler meet
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in a point called a tip
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Sickle scalers are ________ in cross section
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Triangular
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Curets are __________ in cross section
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semi-circular
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An explorer is ______ in cross section
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cicular
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Periodontal probes are
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an assesment instrument used evaluate the health of of the periodontal tissues. They have blunt, rod-shaped working ends that are circular or rectangular in cross section
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Explorers are
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an assesment tool used to locate abnormalities (calculus, caries, defective margins & restorations, ect.)
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Sickle scalers are
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tools used to remove calculus deposits from the crowns of teeth. Has pointed back and pointed tip. Used SUPRAgingivally
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Curets are
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tools used to remove calculus from the crown and roots. Has a rounded back and rounded toe. Used both SUB and SUPRA
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Two types of curets
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Gracey curets- site specific
Universal- used everywhere |
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If the shank is simple with short functional length
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it is used SUPRAgingivally on anterior teeth
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If the shank is simple with long functional length
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it is used SUBgingivally on anterior teeth
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If the shank is complex with short functional length
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it is used SUPRAgingivally on postior teeth
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If the shank is complex with long functional length
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is is used SUBgingivally on posterior teeth
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Body language
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a set of nonverbal signals
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kyphosis
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naturally occuring concave forward curve persent in the thoracic region of spine when viewed from the side
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Lordosis
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naturally occurring convex forward curve present in the cervical and lumbar regions of the spine when viewed from the side
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postural hypertension
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(orthostatic hypotension) a fall in blood pressure associated with dizziness, syncope, and blurred vision that occurs upon standing or when standing motionless in a fixed postion
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supine
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flat postition with head and feet on same level
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Trendelenburg
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the modified supine position when the head is lower than the heart
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anthropometry
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the study of human body measurements
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body mechanics
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the field of physiology that studies muscular actions and functions in the maintenance of the posture of the body
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dynamic postural integrity
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the ability to adapt to needed postural tasks, remain functionally intact and return to neutral posture when the demand is no longer there; dynamic postition
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ergonomics
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the study of human characteristics for the appropriate design of the living and work environment for the achievement of optimal performance with the least amount of negative effects
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functional movement
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muscles working together as a unit to complete a movement or task thereby creating the least amount of internal physical stress
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movement (somatic) education
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methodology for development of postural habits that improve musculoskeletal efficiency, resulting in less stress and stain in response to physical demands (based on body mechanics, functional movement, and structural integrity)
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risk factor
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anything that puts the clinician or patient at risk or increases their risk of exposure to an identified hazard
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safe work practices
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any work practice that improves clinician and patient safety (includes decreased physical demands, improved layout, environmental factors, and work process organization)
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stress
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a physical, chemical, or emotional factor that causes physical or mental tension and may be a factor in disease causation or fatigue
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treatment process organization
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organization of clinician as related to patient, treatment delivered, area of mouth treated
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work related musculoskeltal disorder
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term to describe disorders of the musculoskeletal, autonomic, and peripheral nervous system caused by repetitive, forceful, awkward movements, as well as by the exposure to mechanical stress, vibration, and cold temperature. often work related
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work simplification
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application to clinical procedures of time and motion studies, analysis of instruments and equipment, and body mechanics to provide the patient with a smooth, systematic, simplified approach for comprehensive dental hygiene thearpy
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The dental hygiene process of care
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Assess
Diagnose Plan Implement Evaluate |
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allergy
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state of abnormal and individual hypersensitivity acquired through exposure to a particular allergen
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anitbiotic premedication
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provision of an effective antibiotic before invasive clinical procedures that can create a transient bacteremia, which, in turn, can cause infective endocarditis or other serious infection
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bacteremia
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presence of microorganisms in the bloodstream
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drug interaction
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a change in the effect of one drug when a second drug is introduced concomitantly; the change may be desirable, adverse, or inconsequential
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forensic
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pertaining to or applied in legal proceedings
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forensic dentistry
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dentolegal science; the relation and application of dental facts to legal problems, as in using teeth to identify a body
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hematogenous
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produced or derived from blood; disseminated through the bloodstream
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immunocompromised
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when the immune response is attenuated by administration of immunosuppressive drugs, by irradiation, by malnutrition, or by certain disease processes
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informed consent
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a medicolegal document that holds providers responsible for ensuring that patients understand the risks and benefits of a procedure or medication before it is administered
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OTC
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over the counter; nonpresciption drugs
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PDR
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Physican's Desk Reference; contains current information about the actions, side effects, and interactions of drugs; a new edition is published annually
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premedication
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preliminary medication; may be for the purpose of allaying apprehension, preventing bacteremia, or otherwise facilitating the clinical procedure
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SBE
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subacute bacterial endocarditis; no called infective endocarditis
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Methods of sterilization
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Steam autoclave
Drry heat Chemical Vapor Sterilizer Ethylene oxide |
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Which type of microorganism is used when sterilizing with ethylene oxide?
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Bacillus subtillus; in strips
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How do you prepare birex?
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1. wear heavy duty gloves
2. Fill BIREX gallon mixing container to fill line w/ room temperature distilled water 3. open 1/2 oz. BIREX packet 4. Mix BIREX concentration |
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What is the shelf life for Birex?
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14 days after mixing; spray bottle must be marked with expiration date
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How do you prepare sodium hypochlorite (clorox)?
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mix 1 part clorox to 10 parts distilled water
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What is the shelf life for sodium hypochlorite?
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1 day
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Glutaraldehyde is what type of sterilization?
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Cold; not utilized at CBC
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Shelf life of gluteraldehyde?
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28 days for activated unused solution
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