Hacek - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Part 1: Introduction to Clinical Microbiology 1. Bacterial Cell Structure, Physiology, Metabolism, and Genetics 2. Host-Parasite Interaction 3. The Laboratory Role in Infection Control 4. Control of Microorganisms: Disinfection, Sterilization, and Microbiology Safety 5. Performance Improvement in the Microbiology Laboratory 6. Specimen Collection and Processing 7. Microscopic Examination of Materials from Infected Sites 8. Use of Colony Morphology for the Presumptive Ide...

Internal Medicine EOR Review (UPDATED TABLE GUIDE). Internal Medicine EOR Review Cardiology (20%) Angina Pectoris Stable Unstable Prinzmetal Predictable pattern* Aggravated c exertion; alleviated c rest or NTG; Caused by FIXED* plaque EKG: STd ONLY* Outpatient Setting Unpredictable pattern* New onset while RESTING*; NOT alleviated c rest EKG: STd or TWi* MUST ADMIT* Unpredictable/EPISODIC pattern* Triggered by COCAINE*, alcohol or triptans* EKG: STe +/- reciprocal changes M...

COMLEX II High Yield Exam Questions With Verified Answers. Initial study for osteomyelitis How is treatment monitored? - answerx-ray, but MRI if it is equivocal (more sensitive, so will rule IN the dx) Follow ESR and CRP(prognostic) (WBC is usually normal!!) Pacer required for these blocks - answerMobitz type II (3:1 pattern of P to QRS, regular R to R) 3rd degree block (P's and QRSs are "divorced) First line for OCD - answerSSRIs acute dystonia (timing after drug initiation) - answe...

USMLE: Microbiology organisms known for causing endocarditis S. aureus, Staph epididermis, viridans strep, VRE, Strep. bovis, HACEK organisms

AHN 577 Infectious Disease Part 1 Study Guide What is SAAR? - Ans:-Standard Antimicrobial Administration Ratio Measures observed antibiotic use compared to predicted use Colonization - Ans:-Presence of microorganisms without tissue invasion/damage Gram stain - Ans:-Differentiation of bacteria based on cell wall characteristics Staphylococcus - gram stain and morphology - Ans:-gram positive cocci Streptococcus - gram stain and morphology - Ans:-gram positive cocci Enterococcus - gram stain...

A bacterial infection of the endocardium Duke criteria ◆ Positive blood culture for infective endocarditis (IE) ● Isolation of typical organisms from two positive cultures of blood samples drawn > 12 hours apart, or all of three or a majority of four separate cultures of blood ● Typical organisms include viridans strep, S. bovis, HACEK (H. aphrophilus, A. actinomycetemcomitans, C. hominis, E. corrodens, and K. kingae), or community-acquired S. aureus or enterococci ◆ Endoca...

USMLE Step 1: Microbiology EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS LATEST |AGRADE organisms known for causing endocarditis - ANSWER- S. aureus, Staph epididermis, viridans strep, VRE, Strep. bovis, HACEK organisms four drug regimen used to treat TB - ANSWER- isoniazid, ethambutol, rifampin, pyrazinamide used to treat Trichomonas or Gardnerella - ANSWER- metronidazole used to treat Plasmodium vivax or ovale - ANSWER- chloroquine + primaquine used to treat Pediculosis capitis or pubus - ANSWER- per...

USMLE Step 1: Microbiology EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS LATEST |AGRADE organisms known for causing endocarditis - ANSWER- S. aureus, Staph epididermis, viridans strep, VRE, Strep. bovis, HACEK organisms four drug regimen used to treat TB - ANSWER- isoniazid, ethambutol, rifampin, pyrazinamide used to treat Trichomonas or Gardnerella - ANSWER- metronidazole used to treat Plasmodium vivax or ovale - ANSWER- chloroquine + primaquine used to treat Pediculosis capitis or pubus - ANSWER- pe...

USMLE Step 1: Microbiology EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS LATEST |AGRADE organisms known for causing endocarditis - ANSWER- S. aureus, Staph epididermis, viridans strep, VRE, Strep. bovis, HACEK organisms four drug regimen used to treat TB - ANSWER- isoniazid, ethambutol, rifampin, pyrazinamide used to treat Trichomonas or Gardnerella - ANSWER- metronidazole used to treat Plasmodium vivax or ovale - ANSWER- chloroquine + primaquine used to treat Pediculosis capitis or pubus - ANSWER- pe...

USMLE Step 1: Microbiology EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS LATEST |AGRADE organisms known for causing endocarditis - ANSWER- S. aureus, Staph epididermis, viridans strep, VRE, Strep. bovis, HACEK organisms four drug regimen used to treat TB - ANSWER- isoniazid, ethambutol, rifampin, pyrazinamide used to treat Trichomonas or Gardnerella - ANSWER- metronidazole used to treat Plasmodium vivax or ovale - ANSWER- chloroquine + primaquine used to treat Pediculosis capitis or pubus - ANSWER-...