33 Questions
Which of the following risk factors has the greatest associations with death from COVID-19?
Age ≥ 65
Which laboratory value should be monitored for patients receiving remdesivir?
Liver function
What is the most common mode of transmission for Hepatitis C?
Healthcare transmission (needlestick injury)
Who should be screened for HCV according to CDC/USPSTF recommendations?
All adults aged 18 – 79 yo
What is the leading cause of liver cancer and the most common reason for liver transplants in the US?
Hepatitis C
Among the listed options, which is the most significant risk factor for Hepatitis C transmission?
Injection drug use
What was the main reason for the historical recommendation to avoid fluoroquinolones in children?
Concerns about arthrotoxicity and cartilage damage observed in animal studies
Which of the following conditions were considered for the potential clinical benefit of fluoroquinolones in children?
Complicated urinary tract infections, cystic fibrosis, and certain community acquired pneumonia cases
What was the outcome of the discussion on the potential clinical benefit of fluoroquinolones in children?
Exclusion of fluoroquinolones for children
What type of adverse effects have not been reported in children taking fluoroquinolones?
Achilles tendon rupture
What was the main reason for not including fluoroquinolones for children?
Lack of clinical benefit
Which of the following is NOT a goal of influenza therapy?
Increase antibiotic consumption
What is the most common adverse reaction associated with zanamivir (Relenza) treatment?
Neuropsychiatric effects
Who is recommended to receive influenza prophylaxis?
High-risk unvaccinated patients
Which population should be treated for influenza regardless of symptom onset?
Adults over 65 years old
What is the preferred method of administration for peramivir (Rapivab) treatment?
IV infusion
What is a common clinical presentation of influenza infection?
Fever and fatigue
Which diagnostic test has high sensitivity and specificity for detecting influenza infection?
Reverse Transcriptase PCR (RT-PCR)
What is a common adverse reaction associated with baloxavir (Xofluza) treatment?
Gastrointestinal effects
Which population is NOT considered high risk for influenza complications?
Healthy individuals aged 30-45
What is a key treatment concept for managing influenza infection?
Using antivirals within 72 hours of symptom onset
What is the most common bacterial pathogen associated with Acute Otitis Media (AOM)?
Streptococcus pneumoniae
Which age group is most at risk for developing Acute Otitis Media (AOM)?
Children aged 6-18 months
What anatomical feature makes infants more susceptible to Acute Otitis Media (AOM)?
Short and flat eustachian tube
What is the typical duration of ear pain in Acute Otitis Media (AOM)?
2-3 days
What is the most common presentation of Acute Otitis Media (AOM) in young children?
Irritability and difficulty sleeping
Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for Acute Otitis Media (AOM)?
High cholesterol
Which of the following is the most common bacterial cause of pharyngitis?
Group A streptococcus (GAS)
What is the recommended method for diagnosing bacterial pharyngitis in patients with viral symptomatology?
Do not perform laboratory tests
Which of the following is a common symptom experienced by patients with acute rheumatic fever?
None of the above
What is the recommended method for diagnosing bacterial pharyngitis in patients with suspected Group A streptococcus (GAS) infection?
Perform both a throat swab and culture and a rapid antigen-detection test
Which of the following is the most common symptom experienced by patients with acute pharyngitis?
Sore throat
Which of the following is not a recommended treatment for allergic rhinitis?
Topical or oral decongestants
Learn about Acute Otitis Media (AOM), a common upper respiratory tract infection characterized by rapid onset of middle ear inflammation. Understand the different types such as uncomplicated, severe, non-severe, Otitis media with effusion (OME), and Otitis externa (OE).
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