S52(3) Pharmacotherapy of Fungal infections Flashcards
1
Q
CT scan of chest
Halo sign specific to Aspergillosis
Reverse halo sign specific to Mucormycosis
A
True
2
Q
β-1,3-D glucan
Present in the cell wall of Candida species, Aspergillosis, PCP, and Fusariosis
A
True
3
Q
Galactomannan Specific to Aspergillosis
A
True
4
Q
Candida albicans
usually has “feet”
A
typically susceptible to fluconazole
5
Q
C. glabrata
A
Resistant to fluconazole
6
Q
C. krusei
A
Resistant to fluconazole
7
Q
Blood cultures
Sensitivity 50% for invasive candidiasis but higher for candidemia
Median time to positivity 2-3 days (1- ≥ 7 days range)
“Feet” indicative of Candida albicans
A
True
8
Q
β-1,3-D-glucan (serum)
Cell wall constituent of Candida species, Aspergillus species, PCP, and several other fungi
A
True
