Porpourri - i.e. Misc

Question 1

Name the 5 drugs used for influenza A/B and H1N1 prophylaxis

Answer 1

Amantadine, rimantadine, ribavirin, zanamivir, oseltamivir

Question 2

Which does Current seem to prefer for flu prophylaxis?

Answer 2

Oseltamavir or Zanamivir

Question 3

What time frame is it advantageous to use prophylactic treatment for the flu / in which populations?

Answer 3

Use right away–most effective if used in first 48 hours, still some effectiveness 48-72 hours, & after 72 hours, don’t bother / immunocompromised

Question 4

What % of people who are allergic to Penicillin will also be allergic to Cephalosporins? / What to use if someone is allergic to PCN

Answer 4

5-10% / Erythromycin

Question 5

List the vaccines that use live viruses:

Answer 5

Influenza, VZV, MMR, Rotavirus, Yellow Fever Virus

Question 6

Who shouldn’t get live virus vaccines?

Answer 6

People with weak immune systems

Question 7

Who should get a Zostavax?

Answer 7

Patients over 60

Question 8

90% of all osteomyelitis is due to? / Abx class that is good for treating it?

Answer 8

Staph aureus / Abx that can target anaerobes (Clindamycin, Metronidazole)

Question 9

Who is HIV testing recommended for?

Answer 9

All patients ages 13-64 in all health care settings