Hematology infection Flashcards
1
Q
Septic shock tx?
A
ABCs
Fluids and NE presser
Glucocorticoids
Broad spectrum antibiotics
2
Q
Fever that is cyclical and just traveled? Dx? Tx?
A
Dx is malaria (falciparum is most common)
3
Q
Which malaria causes CNS problems and pulm edema?
A
Falciparum is most common and most other issues like CNS and renal insuffciicny
4
Q
Wha do you see on smear for mono?
A
T cells are abnormal b/c reacting (Downey cells)
B cells are what are affected though
5
Q
When do you use steroids for mono?
A
only if impending airway or BAD SEQUELA
like fulminent liver failure, hemolytic anemia, thrombocytopenia
6
Q
Mono can cause what problem?
A
HUS TTP
Hemolysis Uremeia Thrombocytopenia Fever Mental status changes
