Misc: COVID-19

Question 1

What is the incubation period of COVID-19?

Answer 1

2-14 days

*most commonly around 5 days

Question 2

What differentiates mild vs. severe covid-19 disease?

Answer 2

Hypoxia

<94% = severe!

Question 3

What protein attaches to the cell?

Answer 3

spike protein

Question 4

The spike protein has an affinity to what receptors?

Answer 4

angiotensin type 2 receptors

Question 5

What % of patient’s who got COVID are asymptomatic?

Answer 5

20-35%

Question 6

What were the 3 lab findings initially used to diagnose COVID?

Answer 6

• lymphopenia
• transaminitis
• elevated inflammatory markers

Question 7

What is the time frame for repeated COVID-19 testing?

Answer 7

every 90 days

Question 8

What caused the majority of symptoms in severe COVID-19?

Answer 8

cytokine storm

Question 9

What medication was specifically designed to help with cytokine storm but was associated with poor outcomes?

Answer 9

Tocalizimab

Question 10

Hypercoagulability is associated with what factor?

Answer 10

von Willebrand’s factor

Question 11

What are the only 2 medications that have shown any benefit in treating COVID-19?

Answer 11

• Dexamethasone

- Remdesivir