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MC community acquired PNA? Nosocomial?   CAP=S Pneu  
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PNA in EtOH? Nursing home?   EtOH=Klebsiella  
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PNA in COPD?   S Pneu, H Flu, Moraxella  
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top 3 causes of typical CAP   S Pneu, H Flu, Klebsiella  
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causes of atypical PNA   Mycoplasma, Chlamydia, Coxiella, Legionella + viruses (flu, adeno, parainflu, RSV)  
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how dx Legionella PNA   need urinary Ag assay  
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what's empiric PNA tx for pts<60 without comorbidities   macrolide (ie erythromycin) or doxycline  
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what's empiric PNA tx for pts>60 or w comorbities   fluoroquinolone (levofloxacin) OR cefuroxime and azythromycin or doxycycline  
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for lung abscess what Abx use if 1) gram + cocci, 2) anaerobe, 3) gram -   1) ampicillin or amoxicillin/clavulonic acid or vanc for S Aureus, 2) cindamycine or metronidazole, 3) fluoroquinolone or ceftazidine has hi gram - coverage  
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where TB lesions found during difft stages of dz   1) lower lobe (Ghon's focus, or Ghon's/Ranke's complex if also Ca++ hilar LN), 2) 2ry TB: apical cavitating lesion  
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which meds are used to decrs common flu   amantidine or rimantidine  
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what virus family is Flu A, B   orthomyxovirus  
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t/f: viral flu has rapid onset   t (usually)  
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if PPD + but no active TB dz how tx?   INH 9 mos  
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how tx active TB   1) pt in isolation until sputum is -, 2) 2 mos: RIPE, 4 mo Rifampin and INH  
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for which pts is PPD + 10mm cut off   homeless, prisoners, health care workers, nursing home, prevalent area  
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for which pts is PPD + 5mm cut off   HIV, close contacts, CXR evidence of 1ry TB  
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MC causes bac meningitis in <3mo   Grp B Strep > E Coli, Klebsiella > Listeria  
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MC causes bac meningitis in <50yo   N Mening > S Pneu > H Flu  
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MC causes bac meningitis in >50yo   S Pneu > N Mening > Listeria  
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MC causes bac meningitis in immunocomp   Listeria > N Mening, Pseudo > S Pneu  
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empiric tx of bac meningitis of < 3 mo   cefotaxime + ampicillin + vanc  
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empiric tx of bac meningitis of <50yo, >50yo   Ceftriax or Cefotax + vanc (+ ampicillin for > 50yo bc Listeria)  
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meningitis signs + maculopap rash w petichae suggests which bug   N Mening  
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meningitis signs + vesicular rash suggests which bug   varicella or HSV  
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CSF findings for TB and fungal meningitis   low glu (<50) and >100 cells that are LYMPHs  
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how Guillan Barre CSF look? MS?   Guillan Barre=greatly incrsd protein but nml cell #-- MS=oligoclonal IgG nml cell#  
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difft bac and vira/aseptic meningitis by CSF   bac=>1000 PMN, <50 glu, 100 protein, >200 pressure-- viral=100-1000 lymph, nml glu, nml/sl incrsd protein and pressure  
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MC cxn (1) of meningitis   sensorineural hearing loss  
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tx aseptic meningitis   none, just Rx pain and F  
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prophylaxis close contacts of N Mening meningitis   rifampin or ceftriaxone  
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name named signs for meningitis   Kernigs=can't extend legs when sitting-- Brudzinski=flex neck causes flex legs  
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2 MC causes of encephalitis   HSV and Arbovirus  
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what clue if HSV-1 encephalitis   temporal lobe location  
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before performing LP for meningitis or encephalitis check for   incrsd ICP (ie papillodema), focal neural defects [would have to image before LP]  
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how tx cerebral edema in encephalitis   hypervent, IV mannitol, steroids  
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what's the difftl for F and altered mental status   1) infxs: sepsis, UTI/urosepsis, PNA, meningitis/encephalitis--2) Rx: neuroeleptic malignant syndrome, delirium tremens--3) metabolic: thyroid storm  
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how dx HSV meningitis? CMV?   both can be done PCR on CSF (also EBV, VZV)  
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tx for encephalitis: HSV? CMV? RMSF, Lyme?   HSV=acyclovir 2-3 wks--CMV=ganciclovir +/- foscarnet-- RMSF, Lyme=doxycycline  
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how manage brain abscess   if <2cm can manage medically, otherwise aspiration/surgical excision IV Abx 6-8 wks, PO 2-3--then serial CT to watch progress  
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how would brain abscess due to bac PNA hematogenous spread look   MCA distribution, mltpl abscesses at gray-white jxn  
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brain abscess s/p trauma or surgery MC organism   S Aureus  
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what bug causes descending flaccid paralysis starting w dry mouth, diplopia, trbl speaking--what progresses next?   C Botulinum, then muscle paralysis (limbs)  
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what's phenazopyridine, aka?   urinary analgesic for UTI, aka pyridium  
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how tx preg woman w UTI? Why (what at risk for)?   NOT quinolone (fetal arthropathy), ampicillin, amoxicillin or cephalosporin for 7-10d--at risk for IUGR, premature labor, cxns in preg  
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how tx acute, uncomplicated UTI in non pregnant woman? if doesn't respond?   Bactrim 3d, if doesn't respond tx for presumptive pyelonephritis (10-14d)  
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how tx acute, uncomplicated UTI in man? if doesn't respond?   7d Bactrim, if doesn't respond do urology w/u  
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if relapse UTI within 2 wks of treatment? If >2 UTI/yr   continue 2 wks longer and obtain urine culture  
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what does a dipstick urine test?   urine leukocyte esterase (pyuria), nitrite (grame neg bac)  
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what sympt would make think pyelonephritis not UTI   if F, or if back pain/costovertebral pain/flank pain' (not just suprpub tenderness see in UTI)  
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MC causes UTI   80% E Coli, also Staph Sapro and Enteroccoc  
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in what ppl is pyelonephritis considered complicated   men, elderly, underlying renal dysfxn, DM, immunocompromised  
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when is a UTI considered complicated   any time spreads beyond bladder, if fxnl/structural abnmlty, metabolic or neuro dysfxn  
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how tx pyelonephritis outpt   based on gram stain: GNR: Bactrim or fluoroquinolone 10-14d, Amoxicillin for gram + cocci (Enterococc, Staph Sapro)  
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MC causes pyelonephritis   E Coli (MC), Proteus, Enterobac, Klebsiella, [PESK urease + exc Serratia] Pseudo  
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how tx pyelonephritis if relapse   if relapse w same bug treat 6wks longer, if difft bug tx 2 wks  
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how tx pyelonephritis in patient   broad IV Abx for 24 hrs (ie ampicillin + gentamicin or ciprofloxacillin), then oral Abx 14-21d  
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how tx pyelonephritis w urosepsis, how is it diagnosed?   urosepsis need IV Abx 2-3wks-- anytime blood cx is positive  
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how tx prostatitis   if mild acute: bactrim or fluoroquinolone + doxycycline for 4-6wks--severe may need hospital and IV--chronic: fluoroquinolone for extended time but may relapse  
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bugs for prostatitis   PESK=Proteus, enterobac, serratia, klebsiella + E Coli and Pseudo  
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when do you need a urine culture?   in all pyelonephritis cases (to see if urosepsis), if UTI need to get if pt >65, DM, recurrent UTI, presence of sympt >7d, use of diaphragm  
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what's the MC STD? MC bac STD?   MC STD=genital warts (HPV)--MC Bac STD= Chlamydia  
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how dx Chlamydia STD?   urine PCR, DNA probes/IF--gram stain: PMN but no organism (intracell)  
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tx of Chlamydia   azythromycin (oral 1 dose) or doxycycline (oral 7d)--need to tx all sex partners  
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Chlamydia is more or less freq asympt in women   more freq (80% v 50%men) so some say all sex active adolesc esp women should be screened  
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complications Chlamydia in women   cervical cancer, PID, Fitz-Hugh (infects liver capsule), salpingitis, tubo-ovarian abscess, ectopic preg, infertility (bc scarring)  
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tx of gonorrhea   ceftriaxone (IM 1 dose, bc also covers Syph), and give azythro (1 dose) or doxycyline (7d) to cover Chlamydia  
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dx of gonorrhea   gram stain showing organisms within WBC, need to get cultures in all cases and see if dissem  
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features of 1ry HIV infxn, when it occurs, how long it lasts   mono-like w F, sweats, malaise, HA, sore throat, maculopap rash, diarrhea, LAD 2-4 wks after exposure, lasts 3d-2wks  
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sympt HIV   persistent generalized LAD, night sweats, wgt loss, diarrhea, vaginal yeast and trichomonal infxns, thrush, oral leukoplakia, derm: seborrheic derm, psoriasis exacerb, molloscum, warts  
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dx of HIV and when test becomes +   ELISA (+ 1-12 wks after infxn), need confirm w W Blot  
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what are CD4 cut offs for infxns AIDS at risk for   <200 PCP, <100 Toxo, <50 MAC  
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AIDs prophylaxis and cut-offs   <200 Bactrim (or dapsone and pentamidine), <100 erythro or clarithro  
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when start retro viral for AIDs   any sympt HIV pts or asympt CD4<500  
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features of HAART therapy   2 nucleoside RT inhibitors + either a non-nucleoside RT inihibitor OR protease inhibitor  
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what pul infxns manifest during AIDs (4)   bac CAP much more common esp CD4<200 (>1/yr is AIDs defining)--PCP (MC initial opport infix)--CMV and MAC (CD4<50)  
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what CNS manifest during AIDs(3)   AIDs dementia in 1/3--Toxo (esp CD4<100)--Crypto meningitis  
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presentation of PCP, dx, tx   hypoxia despite mild CXR, diffuse interstitial infiltrate-- dx: Silver/Giemsa-- tx: Bactrim 3 wk + steroids if hypoxis or incrsd A-a  
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imaging suggesting Toxo CNS   >3 contrast mass lesions  
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dx and tx of Crypto meningitis in AIDs   dx: CSF Crypto Ag or India Ink, tx Amph B 10-14d, then 8-10 wks oral fluconazole and lifelong maintenance w fluconazole  
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GI, oral, esophagus manifest in AIDs   diarrhea (MC GI) can be many things incl Abx, Rx, CMV-- oral: thrush, ulcers (HSV, CMV), leukoplakia (EBV)-- esophagitis Candida, (also CMV, HSV)  
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Derm manifest in AIDs   kaposi's sarcoma (vascular lesions), HSV, molloscum, shingles  
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what watch for w CMV in AIDs-- tx?   retinitis that can cause blindness-- tx ganciclovir or foscarnet  
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MC bac opport infxn in AIDs--MAC    
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define HIV wasting syndrome   loss 10% wgt with either chronic diarrhea or F and persistent wknss (not from other causes)  
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what should preg AIDs pt take   AZT (ziduvidine)  
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what virus assoc w Bell's palsy   HSV1  
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vesicle on end of finger think   Herpetic whitlow-HSV inoculated into open sore--don't drain  
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what ocular problems can see w HSV   keratitis, blepharitis, keratoconjunctivitis  
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describe 3ry syph   CV syph, neurosyph (dementia, personality changes, tabes dorsales), gummas (subQ granulomas)  
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describe 1ry, 2ry syph   1ry: painless chancre (3-4wks after infxn, lasts 14wks)-- 2ry: 4-8wks after chancre healed maculopap rash (MC), +/- flu like, aseptic meningitis hepatitis  
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dx syphilis   RPR/VDRL screening test, then FTA-Abs/MHA-TP  
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tx syph, if allergy   1 dose IM PCN (if allergy doxycycline, tetracycline oral 2wks)  
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what organism causes chancroid, what class of bug   Haemophilus ducreyi (gram - rod)  
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what causes lymphogranuloma venereum   Chlamydia trachomatis  
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tx C trachomatis   doxycycline oral 21d  
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what genital ulcer is purulent w shaggy border   Chancroid  
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what genital ulcer is beefy red nodules, coalescing to form granulomatous ulcers   granuloma inguinale (klebsiella granulo)  
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which genital ulcer starts as papule, then vescle, then ulcer, usu only 1   lymphogran venereum  
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MC causes of cellulitis   Strep Pyo and Staph Aureus  
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Cellulitis if wound, abscess: bug?   Staph Aureus  
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Cellulitis if local trauma, skin break: bug?   strep Pyo  
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Cellulitis if water, burns: bug?   Pseudo  
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Cellulitis if fisherman: bug?   Vibrio vulnificus  
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Cellulitis if acute sinusitus: bug?   H Flu  
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define erysapelas   S Pyo infxn of dermis and lymph causes well-demarcated bright red lesion  
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tx erysapelas   IM or oral PCN or erythromycin  
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Nosocomial osteomyelitis: bug?   Pseudo  
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osteomyelitis if prosthetic joint: bug?   Staph epi  
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catheter septicemia and osteomyelitis:bug?   S Aureus  
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how long and what route use for Abx for osteomyelitis   4-6wks IV  
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which PCN have good gram - coverage   ampicillin and amoxicillin  
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what b lactamase inhibitor can be combined w amoxicillin   clavulanic acid  
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what bugs is aztreonam good for   Pseudo and Serratia (aerobic GNR)  
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which PCN is used for syph   PCN G  
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which Abx is used for sickle cell prophylaxis   PCN  
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PCN works synergistically w which Abx   aminoglycosides  
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name Abx that are cell wall inhibitors   PCN, cephalosporins, Vanc, imipenem/meropenem, aztreonam  
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name some bugs PCN is ineffective ag   Rickettsia, Chlamydia (intracell), mycoplasma (no cell wall)  
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which PCN use for Staph coverage   nafcillin or methcillin  
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what biggest SE for vanc   red man syndrome--histamine release  
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name properties of ea cephalosporin generation   1st gen: like PCN + Proteus, Klebsiella, E Coli-- 2nd: more gram - and less gram +H Flu and Enterobac-- 3rd gen: more gram - and can cross blood-brain barrier-- 4th gen: most broad spec w Pseudo, Neisseria, MRSA  
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name Abx in ea cephalosporin class   1st gen: cefazolin, cephaloxin, cefadroxil the faz fad fell-- 2nd: cefaclor, cefoxitin, cefuroxime the fac fox furrowed-- 3rd gen: ceftriaxone, cefotax, ceftazidine-- 4th gen: cefipime  
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which Abx used CAP>60yo or w comorbidities   cefuroxime  
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which cephalosporin used for gonorrhea   ceftriaxone  
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vanc is often used with which Abx for enteroccoc   aminoglycosides (gentamicin, streptomycin)  
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what Rx is imipenem or meropenem used w   cilastatin  
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empiric coverage for gram - sepsis   imipenem or meropenem w cilastatin  
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which bugs do tetracycline/doxycycline work on   intracellul (Chlamydia, Rickettsia, Mycoplas), Vibrio Cholera, Lyme (Borrelia Burgd)  
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SE of tetracyclines   GI, deposits Ca++ in tissues (can't use in preg or kids <8)-- also decrsd absorb if taken w milk or antacids  
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name some macrolides   erythromycin, azithromycin, clarithromycin  
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name aminoglycosides   gentamicin, streptomycin, neomycin  
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what bugs are aminoglycosides good for, name some Ags   gram - aerobes (Klebsiella, E Coli)-- gentamicin, streptomycin, neomycin  
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what are macrolides good for? Name some   intracellul (Mycoplasm, Legionella)-- erythromycin, azithromycin, clarithromycin  
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what PCN alternative can use in preg woman   Erythro (since can't use tetracycline in preg)  
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which macrolides also work ag Staph and Strep   erythro and clarithro  
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which macrolides also work ag H Flu   Clarithro and Azithro  
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key use of clindamycin   anaerobes  
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key use fluoroquinolones, name some   gram - (ie UTI)-- levofloxacin, ciprofloxacin  
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which fluoroquinolone also has good gram + coverage, can be used CAP   levofloxacin  
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which 2 classes of Abx can't be used in kids   tetracyclines (Ca++ deposits into tissues), fluoroquinolones (damage cartilage)  
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what key use of metronidazole   anaerobes [also E histolytica, Giardia, Trichomonas  
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which Abx can't consume w EtOH   metronidazole (gives disulfiram like rxn]  
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in 2nd stage of Lyme dz, how present, cxns   flu like w HA, stiff neck, F, chills musculo skel pain-- after several wks can get meningitis/encephalitis, cranial neuritis, peripheral radiculoneuropathy-- wks/mos can get carditis (heart block, pericarditis, carditis)  
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longterm effects Lyme dz   arthritis (esp knee), chronic CNS, acrodermatitis chronica atrophicans (rare)  
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dx Lyme dz   1) erythema migrans w h/o tick exposure in endemic area-- 2) ELISA can detect within 1 mo and confirm w W Blot  
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tx of Lyme dz, cxns of Lyme dz   oral doxycyline 21 d-- for cxns: 30-60d-- meningitis needs IV Abx 4wks  
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what abnml lab values might see w RMSF--increased LFTs and decrsd plts    
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describe present of RMSF   F, chills, N/V, myalgias, photophobia, HA, papular rash starts peripheral, becomes maculopap and then petichae-- can get interstitial pneumonitis  
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tx RMSF   doxycyline 7d [preg or CNS: chloramphenicol]  
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describe F pattern in difft types of malaria   falciparum=F constant-- oval, vivax=F q24 hr-- malarial=q 72 hr  
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which malaria can have dormant hypozoites in liver? How tx that difftly?   vivax and ovale, need to add 2 wks primaquine  
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which malaria is most life-threatening   falciparum  
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tx malaria   chloroquine, if resistance then quinine sulfate and tetracycline  
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prophylaxis malaria   chloroquine if no resistance, otherwise mefloquine  
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key finding histopath that IDs rabies   Negri bodies (eosinophilic inclusion bodies in nerve cell bodies)  
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which bug can give ulcer at site of tick bite, describe rest of presentation   tularemia, also see F, HA, painful LAD  
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which arbovirus can give isolated LAD,how dx, tx?   bartonella henslea (cat scratch dz), dxserology, clinica, no tx nec  
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which spriochete can contaminate water-- how present, how tx   leptospirosis-- anicteric=rash, LAD, incrsd LFTs-- icteric=renal or liver failure, vasculitis and vascular collapse-- tx tetracycline or doxycycline  
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describe presentation of leptospirosis   anicteric=rash, LAD, incrsd LFTs-- icteric=renal or liver failure, vasculitis and vascular collapse  
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what cutaneous lesions can Candida create   erythematous eroded patches esp in DM, obese, under skin folds  
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t/f candida esophagitis can be painless   TRUE  
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how dx candida   KOH showing yeast  
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how treat vaginal candida   miconazole or clotrimazole cream  
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how treat thrush   nystatin mouthwash (3-5x/d) or clotrimazole troches (5x/d)  
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differentiate bw Blasto, Histo, and Cocci in terms of clinical present   Blasto=constitut sympt, LAD, PNA-- Histo=flu like, erythema nodosum, hepatosplenomegaly-- Cocci=asympt or non-specific respir (if dissem will have focal CNS)  
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differentiate bw Blasto, Histo, and Cocci in terms of tx   generally oral itraonazole (or fluconazole) 6mos, if severe or immune comp IV Amph B  
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clinical present of Sporothrix Schenki (localized and dissem)   localized=hard subQ nodules that ulcerate-- dissem=PNA and meningitis  
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tx of Sporothrix Schencki   KI 1-2 mo or itraconazole 3-6mos, if dissem amph B  
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tx cryptococc   amph B w flucytosine 2 wks, + oral flucanazole-- if AIDs then continue fluconazole until CD4>100 for 1 yr  
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describe E Histolytica present, tx   (amebiasis)=bloody diarrhea, tenesmus, abd pain, +/- liver abscess-- tx iodoquinol or paramomyon + metronidazole if liver abscess  
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what is bug for round worm, what cxns, how tx   ascaris-- can cause pan duct of CBD obstruct-- tx albendazole, mebendazole, or pyrantel pamoate  
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what is bug for hook worm, how present, how tx   ancylostoma duodenale, cough, anemia, malabsorb, eos-- tx=mebendazole or pyrantel pamoate  
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what is bug for pin worm, how present, how tx   Enterobiasis, perianal pruritus, tx=mebendazole or pyrantel pamoate  
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what worm from undercooked meat, how tx   tape worm (taenia solium)-- tx praziquentel  
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what bug can cause B12 defic, how tx   tape worm (Diphyllobothrium Latum)-- tx praziquentel + B12  
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which bug can block portal vein, how tx   Schistosomiasis-- tx praziquentel  
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present of Cryptoporidiosis, tx   watery diarrhea, supportive  
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which bugs MC for intrabd infxn   Enterococc, Bacteroides, E Coli  
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bugs for endocarditis: subacute, acute IV drug, prosthetic valve   subacute: Step viridans-- , acute IV drug: Staph Aureus, prosthetic valve: Staph Epi-- if S Bovis shows up watch for GI malignancy  
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MC bugs acute sinusitus   viral, S Pneu, H Flu Moraxella  
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MC bugs chronic sinusitus   Staph Aureus, anaerobes  
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what bug causes TSS   Staph Aureus MC (also Strep Pyo)-but it’s the toxin that causes the dz  
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clinical present of TSS   rapid onset hi F, HA, myalgias, diffuse macular eryth rash, strawberry tongue and hypotension-- rash desquamates during convalescent phase  
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what lab values might see in TSS   incrsd ALT/AST, incrsd BUN or Cr and pyuria, decrsd plt, incrsd creat kinase  
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define neutropenic fever and common causes   if PMN and bands <1500 then F may be only sign for a really bad infxn-- MC septicemia, cellulitis, and PNA  
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tx of neutropenic F   isolation, broad spec Abx, if doesn't resolve add anti-fungal  
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CF and CGD are at risk for which bugs   Staph and Pseudo  
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asplenic are at risk for which bugs   encapsulated: S Pneu, Neisseria, H Flu  
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cxns of mono   decrsd plts, hemo anemia, splenic rupture  
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what Ab is detected in Monospot test? What would PBS show?   heterophil Abs, PBS shows large atypical lymph  
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what can trigger Herpes Zoster   break in skin at that site, immunocompromise  
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tx Herpes Zoster   antiviral + TCA (desipramine) for neuropathic pain + steroids  
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what bugs are assoc w Gullan Barre   Camp Jej MC, also CMV, EBV, and Mycoplasma  
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describe Dengue fever presentation   mosquito flavivirus, muscle/joint pain, macular rash, cervical LAD, injected conjuctiva w incrsd LFT, WBC and decrsd plts in hemorrhagic kind  
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how hairy oral leukoplakia present? Tx?   (EBV) white projections on one side of tongue, tx=acyclovir  
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tx dissem Toxo   trimethoprim and sulfadiazine (Bactrim)  
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how does Crypto meningitis present that's different   often doesn't have stiff neck, photophobia or vomitting, just F, malaise and HA  
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name 3 anti-cough meds   codeine, bextramethorphan, benzonatate  
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when need to get CXR for bronchitis   if suspect PNA, ie F, tachypnea, crackles, dullness to percussion  
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MC causes acute bac sinusitis   S Pneu, H Flu, anaerobes  
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MC causes of chronic bac sinusits and which difft from acute   same as for acute (S Pneu, H Flu, anaerobes) + Staph Aureus and GNR  
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when get imaging in acute sinusitis   if no imrpovement after 1-2 wks of Abx and decongestants  
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what Abx used for acute sinusitis (4)   1) amoxicillin +/- clavulanate, 2) Bactrim, 3) levofloxacin or morafloxacin, 4) cefuroxime  
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what anti-His are used for acute sinusitis w allergic component (3)   1) loratadine (Claritin), 2) fexofenadine (Allegra), 3)chlorpropamine (ChlorTrimeton)  
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what decongestants are commonly used, for how long   pseudoephedrine, oxymetazoline (<3-5d)  
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MC causes laryngitis   viral, also Moraxella and H Flu  
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Abx for strep throat   PCN for 10d (or erythromycin)  
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when do endoscopy for GERD   if wgt loss, dysphagia, anemia, persist despite tx, suspect ulcer or stricture (also monitor Barretts)  
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how monitor for Barretts in GERD   if sympt GERD 5yrs, should do endoscopy and bx q3 yrs  
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tx GERD (by phases)   1) behavior mod and antacids after meals and at bedtime, 2) add H2 blocker, 3) switch to PPI, 4) add promotility (metoclopramide or bethanechol), 5) combo  
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promotility    
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Rx used in GERD   metoclopramide or bethanechol  
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sx for GERD (2)   Niessen's fundoplication if esophageal motility is good, if motility isn't good do a partial fundoplication  
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when do you need to check stool sample for WBC in cases of diarrhea   if bloody stool, systemic symptoms (ie F), dehydration, abd pain, N/V  
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if no F and no blood and have diarrhea, what could be causes   viral (Rota or Norwalk), Enterotoxic E Coli (traveler's diarrhea), or food poison S Aureus, C perf)  
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if diarrhea, when need to order stool culture   WBC in stool, invasive bac suspected, hospitalized, moderate/severe illness or F  
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MC acute bac diarrhea   C Jejuni  
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name Abx used for Shigella, C Jejuni, Giardia   Shigella=Bactrim, C Jejuni=erythromycin, Giardia=metronidazole  
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generally what Abx used for mod-severe diarrhea   5d ciprofloxacin  
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what cxn to look for w hermorrhagic E Coli 0157:H7   HUS and TTP  
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how difft 2 MC food poisoning bugs   C Perfringens has crampy abd pain, not vomit or F-- S Aureus has N/V and assoc w mayonnaise  
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foul smelling diarrhea w bloating is assoc w ? Tx?   Giardia (tx metronidazole)  
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when should loperamide be used in diarrhea   if mild-mod w no F and no blood  
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differentiate shigella and salmonella in terms of sympt   shigella often has tenesmus and less often N/V-- salmonella can be w/o blood whereas Shigella almost always has blood  
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tx for constipation   psyllium, dietary fiber, colase, cisapride  
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what Rx can be used specifically for IBS? How does it work?   Tegaserod maleate (Zelnorm), serotonin agonist  
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what Rx can be used for N/V   prochlorperazine (Compazine) or promethazine (Phenergan)  
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key differentials for N/V   usu viral gastroenteritis or food poisoning-- also preg, metabolic (incl DKA), pancreatitis/appendicitis, Neuro/incrsd ICP, acute MI, Rx  
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some key Rx can cause N/V   chemo, esp cisplatin, Abx (ie erythromycin), digitalis toxicity  
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