Common Infections — Flashcards

A false +ve RPR or VDRL can be caused by _____, pregnancy, or autoimmune diseases (e.g. SLE, APS)

Hospital-acquired infections can involve _____-resistant organisms

Overestimation of oxygen saturations using a pulse oximeter has been documented in _____

Hint: Which patient demographic?

A -ve EIA or TPPA indicates _____ or very early infection (false -ve)

_____ are infections occuring ≥ 48 hours after admission, not present or incubating at the time of hospital entry

"_____" gangrene is caused by bacterial superinfection

_____ infections are the most common hospital-acquired infections

_____-associated UTIs are a common causes of hospital-acquired infections

Asymptomatic/mild COVID-19 can be managed _____

Hint: Where?

What is the likely diagnosis in a older patient with peripheral arterial disease with dry, shriveled, black toe that is well-demarcated with no systemic symptoms? _____

Hint: ?diagnosis