A Superinfection Results from

question 67

Multiple Choice

A superinfection results from

• A)build up of a drug to toxic levels in the patient.
• B)the wrong drug administered to the patient.
• C)an immune system reaction to the drug.
• D)decrease in most normal flora with overgrowth of an unaffected species.
• E)All of the choices are correct.

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Definitions:

Immersion

involves deeply engaging or involving oneself in a particular activity or subject.

Alcohol

A volatile, flammable, colorless liquid that is the principal ingredient of alcoholic beverages, also used as a solvent and in thermometers.

Surgical Asepsis

A set of sterile practices and procedures used to prevent the introduction of pathogens to a surgical wound or sterile field during medical procedures.

Sanitization

The process of cleaning and disinfecting an area or object to reduce the risk of infection.