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{{WBRQuestion | {{WBRQuestion | ||
|ExamType=USMLE Step 1 | |||
|MainCategory=Neurology | |MainCategory=Neurology | ||
|SubCategory=Microbiology | |SubCategory=Microbiology | ||
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|AnswerC=Valacyclovir. | |AnswerC=Valacyclovir. | ||
|AnswerD=Trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole (Bactrim). | |AnswerD=Trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole (Bactrim). | ||
|AnswerE=Ketoconazole. | |AnswerE=Ketoconazole. | ||
|RightAnswer=D | |RightAnswer=D | ||
|Explanation=Since this patient's CD4 count has dropped to less than 200 mm3, it's appropriate to provide prophylaxis against Pneumocystes carini with TMP/SMX. | |Explanation=Since this patient's CD4 count has dropped to less than 200 mm3, it's appropriate to provide prophylaxis against Pneumocystes carini with TMP/SMX. | ||
|Answer=Isoniazid and rifampin.,Penicillin G.,Valacyclovir.,Ketoconazole. | |Answer=Isoniazid and rifampin.,Penicillin G.,Valacyclovir.,Ketoconazole. | ||
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Revision as of 20:42, 13 December 2012
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Exam Type | ExamType::USMLE Step 1 |
Main Category | MainCategory::Neurology |
Sub Category | SubCategory::Microbiology |
Prompt | [[Prompt::A 23-year-old HIV-positive woman comes to the health center for a checkup. Her CD4 count has been decreasing over the last 5 months, although she remains asymptomatic. Her current exam is normal but her CD4 count is returned as 192 mm3. What prophylactic medication is appropriate at this time?]] |
Answer A | AnswerA::Isoniazid and rifampin. |
Answer A Explanation | AnswerAExp:: |
Answer B | AnswerB::Penicillin G. |
Answer B Explanation | AnswerBExp:: |
Answer C | AnswerC::Valacyclovir. |
Answer C Explanation | AnswerCExp:: |
Answer D | AnswerD::Trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole (Bactrim). |
Answer D Explanation | AnswerDExp:: |
Answer E | AnswerE::Ketoconazole. |
Answer E Explanation | AnswerEExp:: |
Right Answer | RightAnswer::D |
Explanation | [[Explanation::Since this patient's CD4 count has dropped to less than 200 mm3, it's appropriate to provide prophylaxis against Pneumocystes carini with TMP/SMX. Educational Objective: |
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