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Diabetes PNN Exam 2023 with complete solutions

When reading a TB skin test, how many mm of induration is considered a positive reading for a pt w/ HIV? A. >/= 3 mm B. >/= 5 mm C. >/= 10 mm D. >/= 15 mm B. >/= 5 mm Induration >/= 5 mm is considered positive in pts w/ low immunity (HIV, on steroid tx) or at high risk for TB infection (close contact w/ someone w/ active TB). Induration >/= 10 mm is considered positive in healthcare workers, pts w/ DM, and CKD. Induration >/= 15 mm is considered positive f...

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PNN CPJE 861 questions with complete solutions

PNN CPJE 861 questions with complete solutions

PNN Exam 1 Questions and Answers

Define: Minimum inhibitory concentration The minimum concentration of an antibiotic that inhibits growth of an organism for 24 hours. What is a broad spectrum antibiotic? Narrow spectrum? Broad = affects both GP and GN organisms. Narrow spectrum = only GP or GN, not both. What is the DOC for streptococcus? Penicillin family What kind of bacteria is strep. Pygogenes? GP, coccus, common pathogen for "strep throat" and cellulitis. What is group B strep? Strep. Aga...

What are some microvascular complications associated with diabetes? correct answer: retinopathy, nephropathy, neuropathy, both peripheral and diabetic autonomic neuropathy. When do patients begin screening for diabetes? correct answer: all patients at age 45. Younger if they are overweight (BMI > 25 (or Asian > 23)) + risk factors - physical inactivity, first-degree relative with DM, race (black, Hispanic, native American, Asian, pacific islander), hypertension, HDL < 35 or TG >...

A.J is a 49 year old male with history of liver cirrhosis. He is brought in to ER by family members with chief complaint of confusion and altered mental status for the last 24 hours. On exam, AJ is difficult to arouse; he is not oriented on time, person or place. Which of the following treatment measures do you recommend? PO lactulose, Xifaxan P.B is a 32 yeaqr old male with cirrhosis. His recent labs are as follows. What is PBs corrected calcium level? 9.6 a 25 year old female p...

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