Infectious agents include any disease-causing agent and are called pathogens. Theyincludebacteria, fungi, viruses, and parasites. Normal flora is a group of non–disease-causingmicroorganisms that live in or on the body. Germ is a term used for microorganism. Amicroorganism is bacteria, fungi, or protozoa. DIF: Understanding OBJ: 26.1 TOP: Assessment MSC: NCLEX Client Needs Category: Physiological Integrity: Physiological AdaptationNOT: Concepts: Infection 4. The nurse is explaining to the patient why antibiotics are being administered. Theanswerwould be correct if the nurse stated antibiotics are effective against which microorganism?a. Viruses b. Fungi c. Parasites d. Bacteria ANS: D Antibiotics are effective against bacteria, and exact antibiotic sensitivity is tested sothat appropriate antibiotics are prescribed. Infections that are caused by fungi are treatedwithantifungal medications. Certain antiviral medications are used to manage the symptomsofaviral infection. These medications, if given during the early phases of illness, can decreasetheamount of time that the patient has viral symptoms. Treatment for parasitic infections variesdepending on type of parasite. DIF: Understanding OBJ: 26.2 TOP: Teaching/Learning MSC: NCLEX Client Needs Category: Physiological Integrity: Physiological AdaptationNOT: Concepts: Infection 5. The nurse anticipates correctly that what medication category would be orderedtotreat athlete’s foot? a. Antiviral b. Antibiotic c. Antihelminth d. Antifungal ANS: D