Rotations 2.0 Episode 18 Tuberculosis

Episode 18 Tuberculosis

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Intro: Rock Christmas/ Christmas Music by tramp963

Outro: Piano Inspiring by Paul Yudin

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Produced by: Todd Fredricks DO MSS

Edited by: Todd Fredricks DO MSS

Questions and Answers from Episode 17 

Question 1: Antiviral Treatment for Elderly Patient

A 65-year-old man with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) presents with a 2-day history of fever, cough, and myalgia. He has been diagnosed with influenza A. Which of the following antivirals is most appropriate for this patient?

 Correct Answer: B. Oseltamivir 

 Question 2: Diagnostic Test for High-Risk Child

A 3-year-old child with asthma has been exposed to influenza and presents with fever, runny nose, and cough. Which diagnostic test is most appropriate for this patient?

Correct Answer: C. RT-PCR 

Question 3: Vaccination Recommendation for Pregnant Patient

A 30-year-old woman at 28 weeks gestation has not received the influenza vaccine. What is the most appropriate recommendation regarding influenza vaccination for this patient?

Correct Answer: C. Administer the inactivated influenza vaccine (IIV) 

Paper for next week

Lana Rosenfield, Paul K. Keith, Jaclyn Quirt, Peter Small, and Anne K. Ellis,

Allergic rhinitis, Allergy, Asthma & Clinical Immunology (2024) 20:74

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