Epidemic Study guides, Revision notes & Summaries

Virulence: mycolic acid in cell wall causes slow growth, protection from lysis once bacteria are phagocytized, capacity for intracellular growth, resistance to Gram-staining, detergents, many antimicrobial drugs, and dessication - Mycobacterium Tuberculosis Unique properties: grows very slowly, can live within macrophages, tuberculin skin test--positive when red swelling appears, BCG vaccine is used in countries w/ lots of TB cases, effective on 80% of children and 20-50% of adults, cord fact...

Epidemiology correct answer: Cornerstone of public health Focuses on the distribution and causes of disease (in time and place) in human populations and on developing and testing ways to prevent and control disease Tries to determine cause and effect If we understand a disease/what causes it/risk factors, then we should be able to figure out how to prevent it Population science To implement prevention, we must understand causation Epidemiologic Transition correct answer: The trans...

PTU Exam 1 questions and answers 100% correct The combat methamphetamine epidemic act of 2005 was put in place to restrict the sale of Pseudoephedrine My is requesting pseudoephedrine from your retail pharmacy. According to federal law, where must pseudoephedrine be stored? Inside the pharmacy away from customer access 01:00 01:23 Prescribers are required to complete special training before they can write prescriptions for: Suboxone Ms.Groupe is getting pseudoe...

The document is a summary of the theory explained during the lectures and of the recommended textbook.

UCLA phlebotomy Exam 1 Questions with Verified Answers Limited phlebotomy technician(LPT) - answerAuthorized to do skin puncture through fingers Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT 1) - answerallowed to collect blood through fingers and veins(venipuncture) Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT 2) - answerallowed to collect blood from fingers veins and arteries phlebotomy continued education - answerrenew every 2 years by taking 6 education units certification - answerissuance by an offi...

HCAD Midterm Questions and Answers Fully solved Key social factors that predict an individual's health include all the following except which? A. Gender B. Family income C. Availability of educational opportunities D. Social connections Gender Which of the following is a distinguishing feature of many U.S. patients' experience? A. Ignorance of the price of a service until after delivery B. Long waits for elective services C. Equal access to health care D. Agreement about wheth...

What was learned from the early methadone research? A. Methadone treatment was corrective, but patients can't taper from it B. Patients experienced intoxication from methadone similar to heroin C. Patients experienced ceiling agonist effects therefore did not have blockade from the short- acting opioids D. Methadone treatment reduced death, crime days, decreased HIV seroconversion, Intravenous drug use, and increased social function CORRECT ANSWER D. Methadone treatment reduced death, cri...

Test Bank Ebersole and Hess’ Gerontological Nursing & Healthy Aging 5th Edition by Theris A. Touhy, and Kathleen F Jet Chapter 1-28. An older adult who is a traditional Chinese man has a blood pressure of 80/54 mm Hg and refuses to remain in the bed. Which intervention should the nurse use to promote and maintain his health? a. Have the health care provider speak to him. b. Use principles of the holistic health system. c. Ask about his perceptions and treatment ideas. Ebersole and Hess'...

Pilates Exam Review Questions & Answers 2023/2024 1) In Pilates, we isolate movement, not _____ - ANSWER-Muscles 1) Kyphosis is an exaggerated curve in the _____ spine - ANSWER-Thoracic 1) Lengthen the neck and begin to flex the spine off the mat one vertebrae at a time. Pass through imprint and keep moving until pelvis is vertical and arms are parallel to the floor. The thoracic spine is flexed and shoulders are down and plantar flex the ankles. This is the first exhale of what exercis...

Which term refers to the study of the geographic distribution of disease and its transmission? A. epidemiology* B. etiology C. morbidology D. pathology Difficulty: Easy ASM Standard: 23 2. Which term refers to the study of the cause of disease? A. epidemiology B. etiology* C. morbidology D. pathology Difficulty: Easy ASM Standard: 23 3. Tetanus, which is caused by Clostridium tetani, is an example of which type of disease? A. endemic B. epidemic C. pandemic D. sporadic*