Asplenic patients - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Characteristics of an effective screening test CORRECT ANSWER 1. disease should be prevalent enough to make screening worthwhile 2. time frame of asymptomatic, but detectable disease or risk factor 3. test available w/ sufficient sensitivity, specificity, cost effectiveness, and acceptability to patients 4. intervention available during the asymptomatic period that will prevent the development of the disease or reduce morbidity/mortality USPSTF guidelines for screening for lipid disorders ...

Which of the following medications should a patient taking cyclosporine avoid following an allogenic HSCT? A. Torsemide B. Bumetanide C. Spironolactone D. Furosemide - ️️C. Patients taking cyclosporine should avoid potassium sparing diuretics such as spironolactone. How is bronchiolitis obliterans diagnosed? A. Pulmonary function test B. Bronchoalveolar lavage C. Computed tomography scan D. Chest x-ray - ️️A. Pulmonary function test. Used to diagnose bronchiolitis obliterans. ...

Which of the following medications should a patient taking cyclosporine avoid following an allogeneic HSCT? A. Torsemide B. Bumetanide C. Spironolactone D. Furosemide - ANSWER-C. Patients taking cyclosporine should avoid potassium sparing diuretics such as spironolactone. How is bronchiolitis obliterans diagnosed? A. Pulmonary function test B. Bronchoalveolar lavage C. Computed tomography scan D. Chest x-ray - ANSWER-A. Pulmonary function test. Used to diagnose bronchiolitis oblitera...

ABFM Proficiency knowledge test Exam Questions and certified Answers 2024/2025 Antipsychotics in dementia - correct answer - second gen antipsychotics including quetiapine increase risk of death in patients with dementia - increase risk of sudden cardiac death and stroke Asplenic patients - correct answer - oral amoxicillin, Levaquin or moxifloxacin should be taken in asplenic patients who cannot get to a medical facility within 2 hours for evaluation - annual influenza vaccination -...

ABFM Practice Study Guide Questions with Distinction level Marking scheme version 2024/2025 Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) - correct answer a geriatric inflammatory disorder of the muscles and joints characterized by pain and stiffness. hallmark of this condition is the rapid and often dramatic response, typically within a few days, to low-dose corticosteroids. In fact, the lack of response to low-dose prednisone in such a case should prompt the physician to consider another diagnosis Post e...

Which of the following medications should a patient taking cyclosporine avoid following an allogeneic HSCT? A. Torsemide B. Bumetanide C. Spironolactone D. Furosemide - ANSWER-C. Patients taking cyclosporine should avoid potassium sparing diuretics such as spironolactone. How is bronchiolitis obliterans diagnosed? A. Pulmonary function test B. Bronchoalveolar lavage C. Computed tomography scan D. Chest x-ray - ANSWER-A. Pulmonary function test. Used to diagnose bronchiolitis oblitera...

Which of the following medications should a patient taking cyclosporine avoid following an allogenic HSCT? A. Torsemide B. Bumetanide C. Spironolactone D. Furosemide - C. Patients taking cyclosporine should avoid potassium sparing diuretics such as spironolactone. How is bronchiolitis obliterans diagnosed? A. Pulmonary function test B. Bronchoalveolar lavage C. Computed tomography scan D. Chest x-ray - A. Pulmonary function test. Used to diagnose bronchiolitis obliterans. Which of th...

Riboflavin deficiency - Riboflavin=B2 -angular stomatitis (changes at the angles of the mouth) -cheilosis (cracked lips) -glossitis -ocular problems (corneal neovascularization) -skin changes Babesiosis - -causes hemolytic anemia -severe in asplenic individuals -carried by Ixodes (deer) tick (like Lyme) -dx with blood smear that shows tetrads of intraerythrocytic ring forms OR with PCR -tx with clinda or quinine Aeromonas hydrophila - This gram-negative bacterium is found in freshwate...

BMTCN Practice Test AWhich of the following medications should a patient taking cyclosporine avoid following an allogenic HSCT? A. Torsemide B. Bumetanide C. Spironolactone D. Furosemide - correct answer C. Patients taking cyclosporine should avoid potassium sparing diuretics such as spironolactone. How is bronchiolitis obliterans diagnosed? A. Pulmonary function test B. Bronchoalveolar lavage C. Computed tomography scan D. Chest x-ray - correct answer A. Pulmonary function test. Used...

Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), what meds, and what do you have check first? - Emtricitabine/tenofovir gotta check Hep B first -apparently they kill hep B too, so if you suddenly stop the med, then reactivated hep B can lead to liver disease entry to balloon time for PCI! - 120 minutes time limit from onset of MI to balloon time - should get it done w/in 12 hours Absolute contraindications to Fibrinolysis - Previous hemorrhage stroke Previous ischemic stroke (4.5hrs-3months prior) Susp...