ID 7 Flashcards
1
Q
Which pneumococcal vaccine should most adults >65 yrs. receive?
A
PPSV23
2
Q
Who gets PCV13 followed by PPSV23 one year later?
A
Immunocompromised and at elevated risk for meningitis
3
Q
Which HIV-infected TB patients should get steroids within 4 weeks of starting TB treatment?
A
CD4 ≤100 cells/µL
4
Q
First-line Tx for chronic pulmonary aspergillosis
A
Voriconazole
5
Q
Second-line Tx for chronic pulmonary aspergillosis
A
Isavuconazole
6
Q
Fever, splenomegaly, and pneumonia in pt. w/ bird exposure
A
Psittacosis
7
Q
Tick-borne illness w/ leukopenia, thrombocytopenia, and mild LFT elevation
A
RMSF
8
Q
Tx for RMSF
A
Doxy
9
Q
Spirochetal zoonosis w/ retro-orbital pain, conjunctival suffusion, calf pain, and lumbar pain
A
Leptospirosis
10
Q
Tick-borne illness w/ fever, fatigue, and hemolytic anemia
A
Babesiosis
