Serious & Notifiable Infections — Flashcards

Which pharmacological therapy may be given to COVID-19 patients being managed in hospital with an O2 requirement? _____

A +ve EIA or TPPA indicates _____ or previous syphilis

Syphilis is initially tested with _____ If +ve → test for TT If -ve → assess risk status

Hint: serological

_____ syphilis can cause Argyll Robertson pupil, where the pupil accommodates to near objects but does NOT react to light

Patients with COVID-19 should be advised to avoid _____ as their coughing will be less effective

COVID-19 patients who are hypoxic despite NIV may be managed with _____

Hint: respiratory support

Which pharmacological therapy may be given to COVID-19 patients being managed in hospital with NO O2 requirement? _____

Severe COVID-19 may present with _____, Pneumonia, shock and hypoxia

Hint: Resp

Penicillin G is given to a patient with syphilis. They develop fever, chills, & myalgias within 2-12 hours. What is the likely diagnosis?\n_____

Hint: ?diagnosis

_____ microscopy can be useful in primary syphilis with an adequate lesion