Acute Otitis Media (AOM) Overview

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Which of the following risk factors has the greatest associations with death from COVID-19?

  • Age ≥ 65 (correct)
  • History of COVID-19
  • Male sex
  • Diabetes

Which laboratory value should be monitored for patients receiving remdesivir?

  • Potassium
  • Creatinine kinase
  • Liver function (correct)
  • Blood glucose

What is the most common mode of transmission for Hepatitis C?

  • Receipt of donated blood, blood product, and organs
  • Sexual transmission
  • Healthcare transmission (needlestick injury) (correct)
  • Mother-to-infant transmission

Who should be screened for HCV according to CDC/USPSTF recommendations?

<p>All adults aged 18 – 79 yo (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the leading cause of liver cancer and the most common reason for liver transplants in the US?

<p>Hepatitis C (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Among the listed options, which is the most significant risk factor for Hepatitis C transmission?

<p>Injection drug use (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the main reason for the historical recommendation to avoid fluoroquinolones in children?

<p>Concerns about arthrotoxicity and cartilage damage observed in animal studies (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following conditions were considered for the potential clinical benefit of fluoroquinolones in children?

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What was the outcome of the discussion on the potential clinical benefit of fluoroquinolones in children?

<p>Exclusion of fluoroquinolones for children (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of adverse effects have not been reported in children taking fluoroquinolones?

<p>Achilles tendon rupture (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the main reason for not including fluoroquinolones for children?

<p>Lack of clinical benefit (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a goal of influenza therapy?

<p>Increase antibiotic consumption (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the most common adverse reaction associated with zanamivir (Relenza) treatment?

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Who is recommended to receive influenza prophylaxis?

<p>High-risk unvaccinated patients (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which population should be treated for influenza regardless of symptom onset?

<p>Adults over 65 years old (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the preferred method of administration for peramivir (Rapivab) treatment?

<p>IV infusion (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common clinical presentation of influenza infection?

<p>Fever and fatigue (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which diagnostic test has high sensitivity and specificity for detecting influenza infection?

<p>Reverse Transcriptase PCR (RT-PCR) (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common adverse reaction associated with baloxavir (Xofluza) treatment?

<p>Gastrointestinal effects (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which population is NOT considered high risk for influenza complications?

<p>Healthy individuals aged 30-45 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key treatment concept for managing influenza infection?

<p>Using antivirals within 72 hours of symptom onset (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the most common bacterial pathogen associated with Acute Otitis Media (AOM)?

<p>Streptococcus pneumoniae (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which age group is most at risk for developing Acute Otitis Media (AOM)?

<p>Children aged 6-18 months (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What anatomical feature makes infants more susceptible to Acute Otitis Media (AOM)?

<p>Short and flat eustachian tube (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the typical duration of ear pain in Acute Otitis Media (AOM)?

<p>2-3 days (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the most common presentation of Acute Otitis Media (AOM) in young children?

<p>Irritability and difficulty sleeping (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for Acute Otitis Media (AOM)?

<p>High cholesterol (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is the most common bacterial cause of pharyngitis?

<p>Group A streptococcus (GAS) (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended method for diagnosing bacterial pharyngitis in patients with viral symptomatology?

<p>Do not perform laboratory tests (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a common symptom experienced by patients with acute rheumatic fever?

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What is the recommended method for diagnosing bacterial pharyngitis in patients with suspected Group A streptococcus (GAS) infection?

<p>Perform both a throat swab and culture and a rapid antigen-detection test (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is the most common symptom experienced by patients with acute pharyngitis?

<p>Sore throat (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is not a recommended treatment for allergic rhinitis?

<p>Topical or oral decongestants (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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