CMN 577 module 3 Questions with 100%
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How should HCP respond to bioterrorism?
Idenitfy, report, and refer
Category A agents of bioterrorism?
High priority
Anthrax, botulism, plague, smallpox, tularemia, viral hemorrhagic fevers
Most common form of anthrax?
Cutaneous anthrax
What form of anthrax has 1/2 of deaths that occur in 24-48 hours?
Inhalation anthrax
First line abx for anthrax?
Cipro
Post exp tx should last how long after anthrax exposure?
60 days
What are the symptoms of plague?
High fever, headaches, malaise, fatigue, adenopathy
First line abx for plague?
Doxycycline x10 days
Post exp tx for plague lasts how many days?
, 7 days
What virus causes smallpox?
Variola virus
Prodromal phase of smallpox - abrupt onset of fever 101-105 and at least one of the
following:
Prostration, severe HA, backache, chills, vomiting, delirium, abdominal colic, diarrhea,
convulsions
Onset of acute phase smallpox occurs how many hrs prior to appearance of a rash?
24 hrs
The ____ the rash, the _____ the prognosis
Denser/worse
How many days post exposure can the patient receive the smallpox vaccine?
Up to 4 days post exposure
How long are patients with smallpox considered contagious?
Patients are contagious until the scabs drop off completely, so about three weeks
What is important education for your patients receiving a smallpox vaccination?
Multiple Pricks to the skin, Keep site dry and covered, don't touch it with your bare hands,
keep discarded bandages in a Ziploc bag for disposal, keep laundry separate, don't let clothes
touch it
What are symptoms of viral hemorrhagic fever?
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How should HCP respond to bioterrorism?
Idenitfy, report, and refer
Category A agents of bioterrorism?
High priority
Anthrax, botulism, plague, smallpox, tularemia, viral hemorrhagic fevers
Most common form of anthrax?
Cutaneous anthrax
What form of anthrax has 1/2 of deaths that occur in 24-48 hours?
Inhalation anthrax
First line abx for anthrax?
Cipro
Post exp tx should last how long after anthrax exposure?
60 days
What are the symptoms of plague?
High fever, headaches, malaise, fatigue, adenopathy
First line abx for plague?
Doxycycline x10 days
Post exp tx for plague lasts how many days?
, 7 days
What virus causes smallpox?
Variola virus
Prodromal phase of smallpox - abrupt onset of fever 101-105 and at least one of the
following:
Prostration, severe HA, backache, chills, vomiting, delirium, abdominal colic, diarrhea,
convulsions
Onset of acute phase smallpox occurs how many hrs prior to appearance of a rash?
24 hrs
The ____ the rash, the _____ the prognosis
Denser/worse
How many days post exposure can the patient receive the smallpox vaccine?
Up to 4 days post exposure
How long are patients with smallpox considered contagious?
Patients are contagious until the scabs drop off completely, so about three weeks
What is important education for your patients receiving a smallpox vaccination?
Multiple Pricks to the skin, Keep site dry and covered, don't touch it with your bare hands,
keep discarded bandages in a Ziploc bag for disposal, keep laundry separate, don't let clothes
touch it
What are symptoms of viral hemorrhagic fever?
