Deck 1 Flashcards
size of yeast cells in Histoplasmosis
small size (1-5 micrometers)
MCC of pulmonary infections in kids with CF
S. aureus
Tx of CAP due to Pseudomonas
Cefepime and Levofloxacin
C/F of Ludwig angina
- dysphagia
- neck/lower jaw swelling
- submandibular tenderness
Predisposing factors for ludwig angina:
- Diabetics
- Tooth infection
Management of post-op mediastinitis
Surgical debridement + IV abx
Timeline of neonatal conjunctivits due to Chlamydia
5-14 days after birth
Management of post-exposure of active TB in kids < 5yo
Rifampin therapy –> repeat skin test in 8-10 weeks
Tx of bronchiolitis with stable vital signs
No therapy
Management of positive PPD test with no findings of active TB
Tx as latent TB: weekly Isoniazid + rifapentine daily for 3 mo
Tx of bronchiolitis with O2 sat less than 90%
IV fluids + oxygen
Initial management of neonatal ARDS
give CPAP with PEEP to prevent alveolar collapse
ABG findings in post-op atelectasis
resp alkalosis + low Co2 + hypoxemia + normal bicarb
Lung dz associated with working in wiring shop
Mesothelioma
Triad of aspirin-exacerbated respiratory disease (AERD)
- asthma
- chronic rhinosinusitis w. nasal polyps
- hypersensitivity to aspirin or NSAIDs
How to prevent post-op atelectasis
Ventilation with PEEP
Maintenance therapy for worsening COPD
LAMA (Tiotropium) + LABA (Salmeterol) + ICS
Next step in management if suspect PE
Assess pretest probability and find out D-dimer levels
MC bug of epiglottitis and what is the type
H. influenza- gram neg. coccobacillus
Lung disease assoc with pancreatitis
ARDS
Stridor that doesn’t improve with racemic epi is due to
Bacterial tracheitis (mostly S. aureus)
How to classify chronic bronchitis
productive cough for 4-6 mo each year for the past 2 yrs
