Diagnostic Criteria Flashcards
Scenario: Amsel’s Criteria
Bacterial vaginosis
Amsel’s Criteria
Homogenous vaginal d/c
Fishy odor when KOH is added
Presence of clue cells (>20%)
Vaginal pH >4.5
How many of Amsel’s criteria must be met in order to diagnose BV?
3/4
3 of 4 positive Amsel’s criteria establishes accurate BV diagnosis in __% of affected women.
90%
How many clue cells are necessary to satisfy Amsel’s criteria?
> 20%
Scenario: Centor Criteria
Strep throat
Centor Criteria
Absence of cough
Cervical lymphadenopathy
Tonsillar exudate
History of fever (>100.4)
How does age affect Centor Criteria score?
3-14 = +1
15-44 = 0
45 or older = -1
Centor Scoring
-1, 0, 1 = No abx or throat culture
2-3 = Consider rapid strep and/or culture
4-5 = Rapid strep and/or culture
Scenario: CHADS2 score
Assess risk of stroke w/ a-fib
CHADS2 score
CHF HTN Age > 75 DM Stroke/TIA history
CHADS2 score scoring
CHADS > 2: High risk (Warfarin w/ goal INR 2-3_
CHADS = 1: Mod risk (Warfarin or ASA)
CHADS = 0: Low risk (ASA 81-325 mg qd)
Scenario: CRB65
Determine in- vs. out-patient tx for CAP
CRB65
Confusion to O&Ax3
RR >/= 30
SBP > 90 mmHg or DBP = 60 mmHg
Age >/= 65
CRB 65 Scoring
Score of 1 or more = inpatient