8/7/17

Question 1

Which pathogen carried by the Ixodes tick causes hemolysis?

Answer 1

Babesia microti

Question 2

Tx for mild-mod babesiosis

Answer 2

atovaquone & azithro

Question 3

Tx for severe babesiosis

Answer 3

clinda + quinine

Question 4

Best non-ABX Tx for hydradenitis suppurativa

Answer 4

Adalimumab

Question 5

What kind of drug is Evolocumab?

Answer 5

PCSK-9 inhibitor

Question 6

Which HF pts should be considered for ivabradine?

Answer 6

Symptomatic w/ HR ≥70 despite maximal doses of β-blockers

Question 7

Which pts should receive valsartan-sacubutril?

Answer 7

Symptomatic HFrEF who can tolerate ACE-I or ARB

Question 8

5 TNF-α inhibitors

Answer 8

Etanercept, infliximab, adalimumab, certolizumqb, golimumab

Question 9

How long should Plavix, ticagrelor, etc be held prior to endoscopy?

Answer 9

5-7 days

Question 10

How long should ASA be held prior to endoscopy?

Answer 10

Don’t hold it!

Question 11

In pts on anyicoagulants, P2Y12 inhibitor therapy may be stopped ___ months after placement of DES.

Answer 11

6

Question 12

Under most circumstances, dual antiplatelet tx should be continued for ___ months after plac Kent of DES.

Answer 12

12