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SCORE|
1. 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: Obtain
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,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 follow- ing 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
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,addition, neutropenia and lymphocytosis are usually detected in the CBC
2. 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: . trimethoprim-
sulfamethoxazole (Bactrim, Sulfatrim) for 7-10 day
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, Explanation: trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (TMPS) is usually n
appropriate med- ication 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
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