Strep pneumoniae - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

A 24-year-old, otherwise healthy college student presents with c/o cough x 6 weeks. She has tried several OTC cough meds with no improvement. What is the most important information to consider when building your differential diagnoses? A) Her age B) Family hx C) Ineffectiveness of OTC cough medicines D) Length of time she has been coughing - D) Length of time she has been coughing Why? This information helps you build your ddx Acute cough < 3 weeks: bronchitis, sinusitis, PND, exacerbat...

1. Vaccinations and immunosuppression. 2 keypoints: - give inactive agents instead of live agents - might not work as effectively 2. live virus vaccine types: Virus: - measles - mumps - polio (oral) - rubella - varicella - yellow fever - herpes zoster Bacteria: - typhoid 3. inactive vaccine virus: Virus: - Hep A and B - HPV - influenza - polio (subq) - rabies Bacteria: - anthrax - cholera - diphteria - Lyme - meningococcus - pertussis - plague - pneumococcus - tetanus 4...

acute bronchitis - diagnostics - Decision criteria for Chest x-ray: hypoxia, tachypnea, fever, abnormal lung exam, or at high risk for pneumonia or superimposed heart failure Consider PPD but expect neg results Flu swab Consider CBC, viral panel, influenza titer Test for pertussis if local outbreak or known exposure acute bronchitis - differentials - · Pneumonia · TB · Asthma · Pertussis · Influenza · Sinusitis acute bronchitis - etiology - acute cough due to inflammation of th...

UAMS Microbiology Final Exam Questions & Answers 2024/2025 BEA: Black Salt: Growth Optochin: Resistant - ANSWERSEnterococcus BEA: Black Salt: No Growth Optochin: resistant - ANSWERSGDS BEA: Colorless Salt: No Growth Optochin: Susceptible - ANSWERSStreptococcus pneumoniae BEA: Coloreless Salt: No Growth Optochin: Resistant - ANSWERSViridans Strep Hemolysis: Beta Gram Stain: GP Coccobacilli Catalase: + BEA: + CAMP/Hippurate: + Motility: + @ 25 C - ANSWERSListeria W...

Toxoplasma gondii belongs to which group of eukaryotic organisms? - Protozoans A scolex is a structure found in - Helminths Tuberculosis is not usually transmitted by - Fomites The most virulent pathogen of the human flu virus is type - A SARS is a respiratory illness caused by - Coronavirus Which of the following geographic areas contains reservoirs for Coccidioides immitis? - Arizona Fungi that help the roots of plants to absorb minerals and water from the soil are - Mycorrhizae A dimor...

Final Exam: NR569/ NR 569 (2024/ 2025 Update) Differential Diagnosis in Acute Care Practicum Review| Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct – Chamberlain Q: Most common bacteria with OM Answer: Strep Pneumoniae Q: First line treatment for OM Answer: Augmentin Q: OM with effusion Answer: Presence of fluid in the middle ear without s/s of acute infection. As fluid builds up in the middle ear and eustachian tube it places pressure on the tympanic membran...

6 Common Classes of Antibiotics to Know 1. Penicillin and Extended Spectrum Penicillin 2. Tetracycline 3. Sulfonamide 4. Cephalosporins (1-3 Generations) 5. Fluroquinolones (2-4 Generations) 6. Macrolides 5 Miscellaneous Classes of Antibiotics to Know 1. Imidazolidinedione (Nitrofurantoin)- Only for urinary 2. Nitroimidazole (Flagyl) - Anaerobic pathogens only 3. Lincosamide (Clindamycin)-Gram + anaerobes 4. Oxazolidinone (Zyvox, Sivextro) 5. Glycopeptide (Vancomycin)-Gram + Anae...

AAMI Microbiology for Embalmers Study Guide with complete solutions. Streptococcus pneumoniae ️ Common name is Pneumococcus , Also exists in pairs and described as a diplococcus , Organism has a capsule The causative agent of scarlet fever is staphylococcus aureus ️ False The meningococcus enters the body by the nose and mouth ️ True Which of the following organisms enters the body by the genital system? ️ Gonorrhea Ophthalmia neonatorum is caused by the Gonococcus ️ True A no...

Sputum reveals lancet-shaped, gram positive cocci arranged in pairs. What is this most likely? A. Strep. pyogenes B. Staph epidermidis C. Strep. pneumoniae D. Klebsiella pneumoniae - correct answer S. Pneumoniae -Lancet shaped diplococci structure -Catalase negative -Alpha hemolytic -Meningitis, sinusitis, otitis media and pneumonia What diseases are associated with Strep. pyogenes? - correct answer (RAN TIPS) Rheumatic Fever Acute glomerulonephritis Necrotizing fasciit...

NURS 629 EXAM 3 Questions With 100% Correct Answers Graded A+ 2024/2025 Otitis media Middle ear infection; common causes: S. Pneumoniae, H. Influenzae, M. Catarrhils Otitis externa Outer ear infection; common causes: Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Staphylococcus Aureus Hearing Test Evaluation of hearing; normal range -10 to +15; severe loss 71-90 Viral vs. bacterial pharyngitis Pharyngitis causes: viral (common), bacterial (Group A Beta Hemolytic strep) Mono (Mononucleosis) Ep...