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Infectious disease case studies Flashcards

1
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what is the leading cause of acute otitis media (viral, bacterial, fungal)?

A

viral

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2
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what is the protocol for treating acute otitis media?

A

wait 48 hours to initiate treatment

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3
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what test can differentiate between staph and strep?

A

catalase

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4
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what is the treatment of choice for strep pneumo (for ear infections)? what if it is contraindicated?

A

amoxicillin

TMP-SMX, azithromycin, cefuroxime

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5
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what are some complications associated with otitis media?

A 
perforation of TM 
tympanosclerosis 
cholesteatome 
mastoiditis 
lateral sinus thrombosis 
meningitis / brain abscess
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6
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what is the treatment for acute bacterial sinusitis?

A

amoxicillin
decongestants (NO antihistamines)
mucolytics

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7
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does salmonella ferment lactose?

A

NO

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8
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entamoeba histolytica causes what type of diarrhea?

A

bloody

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9
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what is the most appropriate treatment for RSV?

A

watching waiting

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10
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a positive Tzanck smear has what type of cells?

A

large (“giant”) multinucleated cells

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11
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what is the catalase test used for?

A

differentiating staph from strep

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12
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what is the treatment for pseudomonas sinusitis?

A

IV fluoroquinolone

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13
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what are the complications of pseudomonas sinusitis?

A

meningitis
cavernous sinus thrombosis
bony invasion of orbit

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14
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strep pyogenes has what hemolysis pattern?

A

beta

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15
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is s. pneumo optochin sensitive or resistant?

A

sensitive

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16
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is s. pyogenes bacitracin sensitive or resistant?

A

sensitive

17
Q

s. pneumo is sensitive to which antimicrobial compound?

A

optochin

18
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s. pyogenes is sensitive to which antimicrobial compound?

A

bacitracin

19
Q

what is the gold standard for diagnosing strep throat?

A

throat culture

20
Q

why treat group A beta hemolytic strep?

A
  • prevention of rheumatic fever / cardiac disease
21
Q

does e. coli ferment lactose?

A

yes

22
Q

staph aureus vs. staph epi?

A

coagulase

23
Q

is staph aureus coagulase positive or negative?

A

POSITIVE

Year 2 Infectious Disease and Public Health (18 decks)

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