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?

All adults aged 18 – 79 yo 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?

Hepatitis C Signup and view all the answers

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

Injection drug use Signup and view all the answers

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

Concerns about arthrotoxicity and cartilage damage observed in animal studies Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

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

Exclusion of fluoroquinolones for children Signup and view all the answers

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

Achilles tendon rupture Signup and view all the answers

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

Lack of clinical benefit Signup and view all the answers

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

Increase antibiotic consumption Signup and view all the answers

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

Neuropsychiatric effects Signup and view all the answers

Who is recommended to receive influenza prophylaxis?

High-risk unvaccinated patients Signup and view all the answers

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

Adults over 65 years old Signup and view all the answers

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

IV infusion Signup and view all the answers

What is a common clinical presentation of influenza infection?

Fever and fatigue Signup and view all the answers

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

Reverse Transcriptase PCR (RT-PCR) Signup and view all the answers

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

Gastrointestinal effects Signup and view all the answers

Which population is NOT considered high risk for influenza complications?

Healthy individuals aged 30-45 Signup and view all the answers

What is a key treatment concept for managing influenza infection?

Using antivirals within 72 hours of symptom onset Signup and view all the answers

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

Streptococcus pneumoniae Signup and view all the answers

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

Children aged 6-18 months Signup and view all the answers

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

Short and flat eustachian tube Signup and view all the answers

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

2-3 days Signup and view all the answers

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

Irritability and difficulty sleeping Signup and view all the answers

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

High cholesterol Signup and view all the answers

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

Group A streptococcus (GAS) Signup and view all the answers

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

Do not perform laboratory tests Signup and view all the answers

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

None of the above Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

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

Sore throat Signup and view all the answers

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

Topical or oral decongestants Signup and view all the answers