Test 18 - Created July 14

Question 1

serum fungal biomarkers for aspergillus; chest imaging

Answer 1

galactomannan and beta-D-glucan; nodules w/ surrounding ground-glass opacities

Question 2

tx of aspergillus

Answer 2

IV voriconazole

Question 3

tx of pelvic inflammatory disease

Answer 3

cefoxitin and doxycycline to cover Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, and vaginal flora (E.coli and Mycoplasma)

Question 4

lab findings suggesting central hypothyroidism (problem at brain level)

Answer 4

low Na, borderline low TSH, low free T4

Question 5

lab findings suggesting central adrenal insufficiency (problem at brain level)

Answer 5

borderline low AM cortisol and glucose

Question 6

lead level at which to start chelation therapy

Answer 6

45 micrograms/dL

Question 7

test for regular chlamydia

Answer 7

NAAT on urine

Question 8

extraarticular manifestation of reactive arthritis from chlamydia

Answer 8

circinate balanitis

Question 9

chronic maintenance therapy for M.S. patient

Answer 9

B-IFN and glatiramer acetate

Question 10

medicinal tx of muscle spasticity in M.S. patient

Answer 10

oral baclofen or tizanidine

Question 11

medicinal tx of fatigue in M.S. patient

Answer 11

amantadine, methylphenidate, modafinil