Infectious Disease

Question 1

Which antibiotics have a lot of sodium

Answer 1

All penicillins

Question 2

When to use dual antipseudomonal coverage in ventilator associated pneumonia 

Answer 2

previous intravenous antibiotics within 90 days; septic shock at the time of VAP diagnosis; acute respiratory distress syndrome preceding VAP; 5 or more hospitalized days before VAP; or undergoing dialysis before VAP onset

Question 3

Another term for dengue fever

Answer 3

“Break bone fever” because it infects the bone marrow and cause anemia -> hemorrhagic fever

Question 4

Another term for dengue fever

Answer 4

“Break bone fever” because it infects the bone marrow and cause anemia -> hemorrhagic fever and cause bone pain

Question 5

Chikungunya closely mimicked dengue but has what unique feature

Answer 5

Hand arthritis

Question 6

Chikungunya closely mimicked dengue but has what unique feature

Answer 6

Hand arthritis

Question 7

Treatment of CAP in the outpatient setting with what?

Answer 7

Either amoxicillin or doxycycline

Question 8

HAV exposure what to do..

Answer 8

Nonimmune persons exposed to hepatitis A virus (HAV) should receive postexposure prophylaxis with HAV vaccine as soon as possible after exposure.

Postexposure prophylaxis with both HAV vaccine and HAV immune globulin may be considered for nonimmune patients older than 40 years.