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Question 1

What class of Abx is used to treat B. pertussis? Give an example.

Answer 1

Macrolides - erythromycin, azithromycin, clarithromycin

Question 2

What age group should always be hospitalized for pertussis? What age group should be hospitalized if there are severe paroxysms (even if there are no other complications)?

Answer 2

<3 mos; 3-6 mos.

Question 3

Seizure, hypotension, and prolonged QRS complexes are the classic presentation of severe _______ intoxication.

Answer 3

TCA

Question 4

What does the δ stand for in δF508?

Answer 4

δeletion

Question 5

What is the treatment from delivery-related clavicular fracture?

Answer 5

No specific Tx!

Question 6

Always give a trial of _______ in cases of croup before intubation.

Answer 6

epinephrine

Question 7

Neonatal conjunctivitis: when does it appear if due to chemical prophylaxis?

Answer 7

first 24 hrs

Question 8

Neonatal conjunctivitis: When does it appear when due to gonococcus?

Answer 8

day 2-5

Question 9

Neonatal conjunctivitis: When does it appear when due to chlamydia?

Answer 9

day 5-14

Question 10

What is the Tx for gonococcal conjunctivitis?

Answer 10

ceftriaxone

Question 11

What is the Tx for chlamydial conjunctivitis?

Answer 11

erythromycin, systemic

Question 12

Wy must erythromycin be administered systemically in cases of chlamydial conjunctivitis?

Answer 12

to prevent pneumonia

Question 13

What is the most common congenital cardiac defect in Edward’s syndrome?

Answer 13

VSD

Question 14

Congenital heart block is associated w/ what disease?

Answer 14

neonatal lupus

Question 15

What congenital heart defect is associated with Williams’ syndrome?

Answer 15

supravalvular aortic stenosis