Microbiology iRAT/tRAT questions Flashcards

1
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What is the best speciemn to send for STI screening in a 20 year old asymptomatic female?

A

VVS for chlamydia/gonococcal PCR

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2
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Metronidazole is the treatment of choice for which genital tract infections?

A

Bacterial vaginosis and trichomonas vaginalis

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3
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What causes Lymphogranuloma venereum infections in men who have sex with men?

A

Chlamydia serotypes L1, L2 and L3

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4
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Clue cells- diagnosis?

A

Bacterial vaginosis

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5
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Why is test of cure recommended for gonorrheoa?

A

Increase in antimicrobial resistance

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6
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Most coliforms are sensitive to which antibiotic?

A

Gentamicin

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7
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What is the recommended empirical antibiotic treatment for a patient with suspected intra-abdominal sepsis who has normal renal function and is NOT hypersensitive to penicillin?

A

Amoxicillin, gentamicin and metronidazole

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8
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Low blood pressure which does not come back up after IV fluids are given is diagnostic of…?

A

Septic shock

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9
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What is a common recognized side effect of gentamicin?

A

Dizziness due to ototoxicity

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