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1
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How do you treat rhinovirus?

A

Supportive Care
- Saline Wash
- NSAIDs
- Rest
- Fluids
- Decongestants

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When and why might you consider giving antibiotics for someone with rhinovirus?

A

Symptoms lasting longer than 10 days
Purulent discharge

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3
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Treatment of Influenza.

A

Supportive Care
- Antivirals can reduce symptoms but not mortality

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4
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FDA approved treatment for Types A & B Influenza

A

Oral Oseltamivir
(Neuraminidase inhibitor)

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5
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Who should get a high dose version of the influenza vaccine?

A

Patients over 65

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How do you treat a first episode of oral or genital HSV infection?

A

Acyclovir
Valacyclovir
Famciclovir

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What is the treatment for Chicken Pox?

A

Healthy child under 12
- Supportive
Everyone over 12
- Acyclovir

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How do you treat Shingles?

A

Valacyclovir or Famciclovir
Corticosteroids

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How do you treat post herpatic neuralgia?

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Gabapentin
Lidocaine patches
Tricyclic Antidepressants
Capsaicin cream

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How do you treat plantar warts?

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Liquid Nitrogen
Topical Salicylic Acid
Blunt Dissection (if refractory)

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11
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What is the treatment of choice for genital warts in men?

A

Podophyllum Resin

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12
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What is the treatment of choice for genital warts in women?

A

Imiquimod Cream

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13
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What happens if you treat a patient who has Epstein-Barr Virus with amoxicillin or ampicillin?

A

Erythematous Rash (80% of the time)

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14
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How do you test for Epstein-Barr Virus?

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Heterophile Antibody (Monospot)
IgM Antibody to EBV Virus Capsid Antigen

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15
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How do you treat Epstein-Barr Virus?

A

Supportive Care
(usually resolves in 2-4 weeks)

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16
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How do you treat mumps?

A

Supportive Therapy
(isolate until swelling subsides)

17
Q

How do you treat erythema infectiosum?

A

Supportive Care

18
Q

How do you treat roseola?

A

Supportive care

19
Q

How do you treat measles (Rubeola)?

A

Supportive
Vitamin A in severe cases

20
Q

What is the treatment for Rubella?

A

Supportive Care

21
Q

How do you treat Cytomegalovirus in immunocompromised patients?

A

Oral Valganciclovir
IV Ganciclovir

22
Q

How do you treat congenital cytomegalovirus?

A

Ganciclovir or Valganciclovir (6 months)

23
Q

How do you treat West Nile Virus?

A

Supportive Treatment
- no vaccine or antiviral

24
Q

How do you treat Zika Virus?

A

Supportive Treatment
- Do not use NSAIDs in pregnant women >32 weeks

My Clin Med 1: Treatments (20 decks)

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