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A 15 years old high school student with a mild sore throat and low-grade fever
that has persisted for about 3 weeks. She reports general malaise, fatigue, and
loss of appetite. The NP suspects mononucleosis. Which of the following is the
LEAST appropriate intervention?
Palpate the lymph nodes and spleen
Examine the posterior oropharynx for petechiae Obtain a CBC, throat culture, and
heterophil antibody test.
Obtain an urinalyses and serum for LFTs and amylase - ANSWER Obtain an
urinalyses and serum for LFTs and amylase
Explanation: mononucleosis is a symptomatic infection caused by the Epstein-Bar
virus. Common is people 15-24 years of age. Common signs and symptoms
following incubation period (1-2 months) include fatigue, chills, malaise, anorexia,
white tonsillar exudates and lymphadenopathy or posterior cervical region.
Splenomegaly can be present. A maculopapular or occasionally a petechial rash
occurs in less than 15% of patients. A diagnosis is usually made using the
Monospot. In addition, neutropenia and lymphocytosis are usually detected in the
CBC
, A 32 years old male patient complaint of urinary frequency and burning on
urination for 3 days. Urinalyses reveals bacteriuria and positive nitrites. He denies
any past hx. Of urinary tract infections. The initial treatment should be:
a. trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (Bactrim, Sulfatrim) for 7-10 day
b. ciprofloxacin (Cipro) for 3-5 days
c. Trimethoprim-Sulfamethoxazole for 3 days
d. 750 mg ciprofloxacin as a one-time dose - ANSWER . trimethoprim-
sulfamethoxazole (Bactrim, Sulfatrim) for 7-10 day
Explanation: trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (TMPS) is usually n appropriate
medication to treat urinary tract infections in most patients. In the case of
community resistance to TMPS >20%^, another medication should be substituted.
In men, the appropriate length of time is 7 10 days. Women may be treated for 3
days for uncomplicated UTI
Which agent is most effective for the treatment of nodulocystic acne?
Benzoyl peroxide (Benzac)
Retinoic acid (Retin A)
Topical tetracycline
Isotretinoin - ANSWER Isotretinoin
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