List the four criteria established by Koch to identify the causative agent of a particular disease.
What will be an ideal response?
1. The microorganism or other pathogen must be present in all cases of the disease.
2. The pathogen can be isolated from the diseased host and grown in pure culture.
3. The pathogen from the pure culture should cause the disease when inoculated into a healthy, susceptible laboratory animal.
4. The pathogen must be re-isolated from the new host and shown to be the same as the originally inoculated pathogen.
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A) White petrolatum. B) Aquaphor. C) PEG ointments. D) Cocoa butter.
Which one of the following patients is a candidate for oral glucose?
A) An unresponsive diabetic patient with a rapid heart rate B) A combative patient with no history of diabetes C) An alert but confused diabetic patient with cool skin D) A newly diagnosed diabetic who is responsive to painful stimuli
Which of these patients is considered the lowest priority for a rapid secondary exam and immediate transport?
A) A 32-year-old woman who is unresponsive B) A 72-year-old man complaining of leg pain for a week C) A 7-year-old boy who has had severe abdominal pain for 4 hours D) A 55-year-old woman with difficulty breathing
Combined moderate sedation is more effective than oral or inhalation alone
Indicate whether the statement is true or false