Covid Corner Flashcards
1
Q
What is COVID-19
A
A single stranded RNA virus that binds on to ACE-2 receptors of alveolar cells in distal airways.
2
Q
what can be seen in chest x rays (CXR) of people with covid
A
they show white fuzz at periphery edges of the lungs
3
Q
how many days for incubation
A
4-5 days
4
Q
how is covid transmitted
A
droppletts, fomites
5
Q
what is a common symptom of covid in the ER
A
Headaches
6
Q
How to diagnose COVID
A
PCR test
Antigen test
7
Q
Treatment for COVID?
A
oxygen
steroids if SpO2 is low
Remdesivir
Monoclonal antibodies
8
Q
what is Remdesivir
A
RNA polymerase inhibitor
9
Q
how to calculate Efficacy
A
(risk among unvaccinated) - (Risk among vaccinated)/ (risk among unvaxed)
10
Q
How is the Omicron different from Delta
A
- More contagious
- less receptive to monoclonal antibodies/vax
- Milder symptoms
- less hospitalizations
