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Quiz #3 (makeup): Labs 9-12

 

1. A patient comes into the doctor’s office where you work complaining of a sore throat.  The doctor suspects strep throat and orders you to take a throat swab.  Describe the steps you would take to determine whether the patient has strep throat. (5 points)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

You conclude that the patient does indeed have strep throat.  Describe the tests you should perform to determine which antibiotics to tell the doctor to prescribe.  What factors should you consider before choosing an antibiotic? (5 points)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2. Much care is given in hospitals to prevent infections.  Describe why the following agents would or would not be good to use on a patient (i.e to clean a site before surgery).  Specify (if possible) the specific mechanisms by which the agent works.  Also describe factors which will determine its effectiveness. (5 points each)

 

UV irradiation

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Betadine (iodine)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bleach