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Malaria Flashcards

1
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What are the four species of Malaria?

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P. FalciparumP. VivaxP. OvaleP. Malariae

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What are the three types of countermeasures that can prevent malaria?

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Personal protective measuresChemoprophylaxisUnit Protective Measures

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What is the primary source of information regarding malaria and malaria species?

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National Center for Medical Intelligence (NCMI)NEPMU responsible for that area of the world

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What is the compendium of unclassified medical intelligence, reference documents and operational material produced by the NCMI?

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Medical Environmental Disease Intelligence and Countermeasures (MEDIC

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What are the types of Personal Protective Measures?

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Barrier methodsTopical RepellentsPermethrin Impregnated Uniforms/other protective clothing Protective netting

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How long is DEET ultrathin supposed to last?

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12 hours

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For how many washings are MARPATS good for when it comes to Permethrin?

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50 washes

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Before starting Chemoprophylaxis for malaria, who should you check with for the latest information?

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NEPMU and/or CDC

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What is considered when making the choice which chemoprophylaxis?

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Known or suspected drug resistanceSpecies of Malaria in the endemic areaLength of time spent in endemic areaAny Adverse reaction to the drugG6PD deficiency and other medical contraindications

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10
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Which two species of Malaria can stay dormant in the liver for long periods of time?

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P. VivaxP. Ovale

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What is the term for post exposure treatment for Malaria?

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Presumptive anti-relapse therapy (PART), formally known as terminal prophylaxis (required for P. Vivax and P Ovale)

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12
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What has been cited as the primary causative factor in multiple malaria outbreaks in the past?

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Lack of adherence to chemoprophylaxis

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What is the only way leadership can ensure that members take their medications as indicated?

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DOT

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14
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What are some unit protective measures?

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Discipline and trainingTreatment of clothing and equipmentLocation of base campVector control

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How often should tents and netting be retreated with Permethrin?

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Every 6-9 months

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16
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What species of Malaria is often associated with “severe malaria”?

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P. Falciparum

17
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What are the developmental stages of malaria?

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Infective stagePrimary liver stageDormant/hypnozoite liver stageErythrocytic phaseVector phase

18
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What are some alternatives to topical DEET?

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Picardin/IcardinLemon Eucalyptus Oil

19
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What drugs are used to treat or prevent Malaria?

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Atovaquone/Proguanil (Malarone)Chloroquine (Aralen)DoxycyclineMefloquinePrimaquine phosphate (PART)

20
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What are some common breeding grounds for Anopheline mosquitoes?

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Sunilt streamsShaded lagoonsRice fieldsMarches

21
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What should you try to do if you cannot avoid setting up camp near Anopheline mosquito breeding grounds?

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Set up where winds will blow away from camp

22
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List some clinical findings seen with Malaria?

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Fever and chillsHeadacheMuscle painPalpable liverPalpable spleenNausea and vomitingAbdominal cramps/diarrhea

23
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Which species of Malaria is likely to show continuous fever with intermittent temperature spikes?

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P. Falciparum

24
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What are the three stages in the classic paroxysm seen in Malaria infections?

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Cold-chilling phaseHot stageSweating stage

25
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What are the two main methods of parasitological diagnosis for Malaria?

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Light microscopyRapid Diagnostic Tests (RDTs)

26
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What is the confirmatory test of choice for malaria diagnosis?

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Thick and thin blood smears

27
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What does RDTs test for?

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malaria antigens in blood

28
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What does P. Falciparum do to the RBCs?

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Forms knobs on their surface, making them stickyRBCs then adhere to endothelial cells of capillaries and postcapillary venules of brain, kidneys, and other organs

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