CIS Kinder and Kinder (Infections) Flashcards
Rimantadine and amantadine
prevents the penetration of influenza A (Not B) virus into the host cell
zanamir adverse effects?
cough, bronchospasm, decrease in pulmonary function (reversible)
nasal and throat discomfort
not reccommended in underlying airway disease (COPD)
most common side effect of oseltamivir
diarrhea
what is the primary treatment of RSV
supportive care- fluid and resp support
bronchodilators - albuterol (used if pt is wheezing)
hypertonic saline-
….
palivizumab
monoclonal antibody
used for prophylaxis to RSV
used during RSV season
inhibits RSV replication via neutralizing and fusion inhibitory activity
why is a renal transplant patient on trimethorprim/sulfamethoxazole
used for PCP prophylaxis for immunocompromised patients
with prophylaxis this risk is virtually eliminated
which of the following is not an alternative for PCP prophylaxis in patients with sulfa allergies
atovaquone
dapsone
inhaled pentamidine
itraconazole
itraconazole
atovaquone, dapsone and inhaled pentamidine are alternatives
why is a renal tranpslant patient receiving valganciclovir
to prevent CMV
this is the most common opportunisitic infection following solid organ transplant
aycyclovir
on the test so know it
oseltamavir
know for the test
PT and PTT are prolonged
fibrin degredation products are elevated
what is this syndrome
DIC
ebola!!!
hemorrhagic fever virus
- coagulation defects
- capillary leak syndrome
- shock
transmission- ingestion, inhalation, breaks in skin, contact with infectious body fluids (blood, feces, vomit, urine, saliva, tears)
nonspecifc flu like illness to begin with
abrupt onset of symptoms 8-12 days after exposure
rash, watery diarrhea, n/v, hemorrhage, petechiae, ecchymosis, oozing from puncture sites, mucosal hemorrhage
treatment:
supportive care
nutrition
