Infectious disease

Question 1

what medication is a monoclonal antibody given monthly during winter months to infants at high risk of RSV complications?

Answer 1

pavalizumab

Question 2

for what domains does TRT improve function for males with hypogonadism?

Answer 2

sexual function and depression

Question 3

what are the components of initial treatment for obstructive sialadenitis?

Answer 3

massage, heat, sialogogues, and hydration

Question 4

t/f use of oseltamavir reduces hospitalization due to flu

Answer 4

false

Question 5

how do you treat hot tub folliculitis?

Answer 5

no treatment typically needed - self limiting

Question 6

what topical medication is more effective than permethrin for the treatment of scabies?

Answer 6

benzyl benzoate

Question 7

doxycycline postexposure prophylaxis for STI prevention can be used in what populations?

Answer 7

MSM and transgender women with previous bacterial STI diagnosis within the previous year

Question 8

initial episodes of HSV should be treated for what duration?

Answer 8

7-10 days

Question 9

what is the typical duration of treatment of HSV outbreak recurrence with valtrex 1g daily?

Answer 9

5 days

Question 10

after administration of epipen for anaphylaxis, it is recommended to monitor a patient for 1 hour for what reason?

Answer 10

to ensure biphasic anaphylaxis does not occur

Question 11

uncomplicated febrile UTI in children can be treated with how many days of antibiotics?

Answer 11

5 days as successful as 10 days

Question 12

a patient sustains a puncture wound to the foot and presents with progressive pain several days following the initial puncture injury, pain with passive movement, and pain out of proportion to the external exam with persistent signs of infection despite initial wound care and antibiotic administration. what should you suspect?

Answer 12

deeper infection, such as deep tissue abscess, necrotizing soft tissue infection, septic arthritis, or osteomyelitis

Question 13

t/f superficial cultures of wounds correlate reliably with the pathogen found in deeper structures

Answer 13

false

Question 14

empiric antibiotic therapy for puncture plantar wound infections of the foot should generally include activity against what two pathogens?

Answer 14

p. aeruginosa and staph aureus

Question 15

empiric antibiotic therapy for infections complicating puncture wounds other than plantar injuries should generally include coverage for what two pathogens?

Answer 15

staph aureus and beta hemolytic strep