Cryptococcosis - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

BIO 251 Exam 1 Questions and Answers Define microbiology - Answer ️️ -The study of microorganisms, how they work, interact with the environment, and interact with us. Bacteria, the largest and most important group of microorganisms. List two emerging infections - Answer ️️ -Tuberculosis Hantavirus- mutation Ebola E. coli- in gut Describe the impact of infectious disease on human deaths before the 1900, currently worldwide and compared to the deaths from wars and natural disaster...

Which of the following white blood cells types are elevated in parasitic infections, hypersensitivity reactions and autoimmune disorders? 1. Neutrophils 2. Eosinophils 3. Basophils 4 Monocytes 2. Eosinophils Mrs. Jameson complains of unilateral blurry vision and partial blindness in the left eye. On physical examination, you find decreased peripheral vision on her left side. Funduscopic examination reveals cotton wool spots. Your most likely diagnosis is: 1. cryptococcosis 2. toxop...

Mycology/Parasitology/Virology Sporothrix schneckii - correct answer dimorphic, subcutaneous infection (sporotrichosis); lymph and pulmonary infections. Known as rose gardener's disease. Come from rose thorns and contact with sphagnum moss. Grow as small yeast. May be seen in segmented neutrophils and are Cigar Shaped. Coccidiodes immitis (systemic) - correct answer valley fever, infection of lungs, bones, joints, skin, lymph nodes, CNS, and adrenal glands. Acute or chronic and self-limitin...

Hematological and Immune Problems- Chapter 18-Dunphy Exam Questions and Answers 100% Pass Mrs. Jameson complains of unilateral blurry vision and partial blindness in the left eye. On PE, you find decreased peripheral vision on her left side. Funduscopic examination reveals cotton-wool spots. Your most likely diagnosis is A. cryptococcosis B. toxoplasmosis C. cytomegalovirus infection D. herpes simplex virus infection - Correct Answer ️️ -C Sickle cell anemia affects African America...

PACKRAT Family Med Questions and Answers 2024 A+ Graded. 1. A 52 year-old female comes to the office because of black stools for the past 3 days. She is afebrile and she has no pertinent physical examination abnormalities. Which of the following is the most appropriate initial diagnostic study? A. Stool for occult blood B. Stool cultures C. Sigmoidoscopy D. Abdominal CT scan: answer- (c) A. Occult bleeding, as evidenced by the patient's history of black stools, is initially verified by a...

Cytomegalovirus correct answerspresents similarly to infectious mono in immunocompromised hosts--mono in older people Advanced HIV (CD4 <50) DX: serology, PCR +/- biopsy TX: ganciclovir Pneumocytosis correct answerspneumocytosis jiroveci (PCP) Common in AIDS (CD4 <200) Most common opportunistic infections in AIDS pts Sxs: fever, dyspnea, tachypnea, non prod cough, exam not c/w degree of hypoxia Dx: CXR interstitial infiltrates, sputum for direct flourescent ab test Tx: T...

PACKRAT Family Med Questions and Answers 2024 A+ Graded. 1. A 52 year-old female comes to the office because of black stools for the past 3 days. She is afebrile and she has no pertinent physical examination abnormalities. Which of the following is the most appropriate initial diagnostic study? A. Stool for occult blood B. Stool cultures C. Sigmoidoscopy D. Abdominal CT scan: answer- (c) A. Occult bleeding, as evidenced by the patient's history of black stools, is initially verified by a ...

PACKRAT Family Med Questions and Answers 2024 A+ Graded. 1. A 52 year-old female comes to the office because of black stools for the past 3 days. She is afebrile and she has no pertinent physical examination abnormalities. Which of the following is the most appropriate initial diagnostic study? A. Stool for occult blood B. Stool cultures C. Sigmoidoscopy D. Abdominal CT scan: answer- (c) A. Occult bleeding, as evidenced by the patient's history of black stools, is initially verified by a ...

Hematological and Immune Problems- Chapter 18-Dunphy Exam Questions and Answers 100% Pass Mrs. Jameson complains of unilateral blurry vision and partial blindness in the left eye. On PE, you find decreased peripheral vision on her left side. Funduscopic examination reveals cotton-wool spots. Your most likely diagnosis is A. cryptococcosis B. toxoplasmosis C. cytomegalovirus infection D. herpes simplex virus infection - Correct Answer ️️ -C Sickle cell anemia affects African America...

NURS 350 Final Exam Review Questions and Answers 100% Pass What is Pilocarpine used for? - Answer- used to treat glaucoma by relieving (intraocular) fluid pressure What type of drug is Pilocarpine? - Answer- direct acting cholinergic agonist that constricts the pupils of the eyes What are the major responses to anticholinergics ? - Answer- -decrease in GI motility -decrease in salivation -dilation of pupils What are anticholonergics topically used in ? - Answer- eye exams for the dilata...