NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS
PATHOLOGY AND GENETICS
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inhibiting cell wall synthesis
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Inhibiting protein synthesis
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Injuring plasma membranes
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Inhibiting nucleic acid synthesis
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All above
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Detailed explanation-1: -Infections and diseases may be caused by different types of organisms like bacteria, fungi, and viruses, etc., in humans and animals. The drug used to prevent the pathogenicity of microorganisms is called an antimicrobial agent. Examples: Antibiotics, antiseptics, and disinfectants.
Detailed explanation-2: -Antimicrobial agents may be either bactericidal, killing the target bacterium or fungus, or bacteriostatic, inhibiting its growth. Bactericidal agents are more effective, but bacteriostatic agents can be extremely beneficial since they permit the normal defenses of the host to destroy the microorganisms.
Detailed explanation-3: -There are three types of public health antimicrobials: sterilizers, disinfectants, and sanitizers.