1. Aura: Answer An aura is often a bright light, smell, or taste. Before a convulsive episode, a few patientsreport an aura which serves as a warningor sense that a seizure is about to occur. (pg 393) 2. Food and Drug Administration: Answer The Food and Drug Administration, FDA, is a federal agency responsible for the enforcement of federal regulations regarding themanufacture, processing, and distribution of foods, drugs, and cosmetics to protectconsumers against the sale of impure or dangerous substances.(pg 374) 3. Immunization: Answer Immunization reduces, and in some cases preventsthe transmis-sion of disease from person to person.(pg 375) 4. Pathogen: Answer A pathogen is any microorganism capable of producing an illness. Themost common means of transmission of a pathogen is by the hands. One of the mosteffective methods for limiting the transmission of pathogens is the medically asepticpractice of hand hygiene.(pg 375) 5. Poison: Answer A poison is any substance that impairs health or destroys life when ingested, inhaled, or absorbed by the body. Almost any substance is poisonous iftoo much is taken. Emergency treatment is necessary when a person ingests a poisonoussubstance orcomes in contact with a chemical that is absorbed through the skin. A poison controlcenter is the best resource for patients and parents needing information about the treatment of an accidental poisoning.(pg. 375) 6. Pollutant: