1. Compare the signs of the common cold, sinusitis, influenza, and epiglottitis. 2.Explain why secondary bacterial infections may commonly follow viral infections in the respiratory tract of elderly...

1. Compare the signs of the common cold, sinusitis, influenza, and epiglottitis.

2.Explain why secondary bacterial infections may commonly follow viral infections in the respiratory tract of elderly clients.

3. Explain why frequent handwashing may reduce the transmission of influenza.

4. Explain why antibacterial drugs are not effective against virus infections (see Chapter 4).

5. Describe how antiviral agents act against infection.