Antibiotics Lecture Notes Flashcards
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What is the specificity/sensitivity of a rapid strep test?
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Specificity 95%
Sensitivity 80%
1
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What factors are considered positive in a Centor Score?
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No Cough Age 3-14 years Anterior cervical lymphadenopathy Fever Tonsillar erythema or exudates
2
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What does the rapid strep test detect?
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C Carbohydrate
3
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When should you particularly be interested in treating with antiviral therapy?
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Severe illness >65 years old <2 years old Pregnant Chronic illness
4
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What’s the difference between Oseltamivir and Zamanivir?
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Oseltamivir: oral
Zanamivir: Inhaled
5
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What is a superinfection?
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Infection that results from antibiotics killing off normal flora
