covid

Question 1

atypical signs which can present in elderly and immunocompromised pt, often without fever

Answer 1

delirium
reduced mobility

Question 2

when is it considered to be long covid

Answer 2

prolonged symptoms persisting for more than 4 weeks

Question 3

is covid a notifiable disease

Answer 3

yes

Question 4

true or false - people with COVID19 have increased risk VTE

Answer 4

true

Question 5

what drug needs to be offered to pt who need supplemental oxygen, or who have a level of hypoxia that requires supplemental oxygen but they are unable to have or tolerate it

Answer 5

dexamethasone

alt: HC, prednisolone

Question 6

antifungals should only be offered for treatment of …

Answer 6

COVID-19-associated pulmonary aspergillosis (CAPA) if diagnosis is confirmed, or CAPA is suspected and a multidisciplinary team or local protocols support starting treatment.

Question 7

advice for pt with cough

Answer 7

avoid lying on backs if possible - this makes coughing less effective

Question 8

cough should initially be managed by using simple non drug measures e.g. honey

for cough that is distressing, consider the following

Answer 8

short term use of cough suppressant e.g. codeine or morphine