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Terms Wk 11-12
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| opportunistic infection | infections that occurs because fo weakened immune system that does not fight off bacteria; staph, strep |
| aerobic bacteria | oxygen loving; mouth |
| anaerobic bacteria | no oxygen; stomach, intestine |
| immunodeficiency | disorders that occur when the body's immune system is weakened |
| microbe | any microscopic organism |
| medwatch | a vouluntary program run by the FDA for reporting drugs with side effects |
| prophylatic | drug used to prevent diseases; birth control,antibodics |
| protoza | singel-celled parasites found in water |
| vector | carries infection from one to another |
| toxid | bacteria toxin whoses toxicity has been weakened |
| solute | what's being dissolved. Sugar and kool aid |
| solvent | a liquid that dissolves a solid, liquid; water |
| reconsitution | adding water to powder to make it a certain strength |
| powder | medication in fine powder form |
| mortality | death |
| morbidity | illness ro disease |
| cream | mostly water based; topical |
| ointment | semi-soliid for topical use, greasy or sticky |
| tincture | alcohol based liquid thats used as a skin disinfectant |
| spirits | alcohol volatile aromatic ingredients; menthol,camphor |