Posttests Flashcards
(27 cards)
a feature of a bacterial eye infection is
hx of trauma
chronic open angle glaucoma typically manifests as
tunnel vision
unlike acute angle closure glaucoma, iritis is typically distinguished by
low intraocular pressure
which of the following can be seen on the endothelium of the cornea, arise from the iris and usally manifest with iritis?
keratic precipitates
iritis is associated with
sarcoidosis
a medication that is used to treat acute angle closure glaucoma is
pilocarpine
a mono like syndrome with atypical lymphocytosis may occur with use of
phenytoin
which marker offers strong evidence against primary infection with Epstein Barr Virus
IgG antibodies to EB nuclear antigen (EBNA)
patient with acute IM have an increased likelihood of a cutaneous reaction to
PCN
an early sx of OE is
odorless secretion
recalcitrant fungal infection may require 10-14 days of oral
fluconazole
one of the likely pathogens involved in acute bacterial sinusitis in adults is
h. influenza
in a study, educaticational interventions reduced antibiotic prescriptions for children aged 3-36mo by
18.6%
which condition leads to exercise induced inspiratory laryngeal stridor but does not benefit from bronchodilator pretreatment?
paradoxical vocal fold motion
which behavioral approach is used to treat EIB?
all of the above
the most effective therapy for persons with stable asthma and EIB is
SABA
the usualy dose of salmeterol is
one puff 30 minutes before exercise
a side effect of leukotrience receptor antagonist is
suicidal ideation
COPD is which leading cause of death in US
4th
Summary of study shows brief clinician contact increases smoking cessation rates by
2-3%
What significantly reduced risk of hospitalization for COPD exacerbations?
Inhaled long - acting anticholinergic
What intervention should be discussed with a COPD pt who has a 10yr smoking hx 2pks/day, an occasional dry cough and FEV1 of 65%?
Maintenance therapy with ICS and LABA
Which of the following interventions has been shown to prolong life in COPD?
home O2 therapy
for which of the following does edicare offer reimbursement or incentive payment?
annula flu vaccine and one lifetime pneumococcal vaccine