FNP 2 Infectious Diseases Exam
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Complications seen in adults that acquire fifths's disease - ANSWER arthritis or arthralgia
in adult women, gloves and socks syndrome, in immunocompromised patients one
could see bone marrow failure
Measles (Rubeola) Causative Agent and how transmitted? - ANSWER Measles
virus (RNA)
transmitted via droplets or airborne and is highly contagious
Report all cases to health department
Measles (Rubeola) rash characteristics - ANSWER Erythematous maculopapular rash
starting at the forehead and moving down the body. Begins as discrete lesions and
then turns confluent and salmon colored.
S/S other than rash in measles (rubeola) - ANSWER Prodrome with fever and 3c's for 1-
4 days then the rash appears
Koplik spots, fever and malaise
3 C's Coryza, Cough, conjunctivitis
Always on boards
How long is measles (Rubeola) contagious - ANSWER 1-2 days prior to symptoms until
4 days after rash completely resolves
, Diagnostics for measles? - ANSWER Usually none but can do IgG or IgM testing
Treatment given to susceptible contacts of pts diagnosed with measles? - ANSWER IG
within 6 days - provides passive immunity
Can also give the live vaccine if within 72 hours of exposure
Patients can go to work if they received the vaccine
What are koplick's spots and what diagnosis do owe see them in? - ANSWER tiny, bluish
white spots on an erythematous base which will cluster adjacent to the molars on the
buccal mucosa.... seen in measles (rubeola)
Rubella (German Measles) Rash Characteristics - ANSWER Erythematous (pink) macular
rash starting at the face and neck and moving to the trunk and extremities
All cases reported to HD
Complications of congenitally acquired Rubella (German Measles) - ANSWER
eye problems, deafness, heart/lung abnormalities, neuro disorders, MR
When can a pt with Rubella (German Measles) return to school/work? - ANSWER 7 days
after onset of rash
Rubella (German Measles) Causative Agent and how spread - ANSWER Rubella Virus
Spread via droplet nose/throat secretions
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Complications seen in adults that acquire fifths's disease - ANSWER arthritis or arthralgia
in adult women, gloves and socks syndrome, in immunocompromised patients one
could see bone marrow failure
Measles (Rubeola) Causative Agent and how transmitted? - ANSWER Measles
virus (RNA)
transmitted via droplets or airborne and is highly contagious
Report all cases to health department
Measles (Rubeola) rash characteristics - ANSWER Erythematous maculopapular rash
starting at the forehead and moving down the body. Begins as discrete lesions and
then turns confluent and salmon colored.
S/S other than rash in measles (rubeola) - ANSWER Prodrome with fever and 3c's for 1-
4 days then the rash appears
Koplik spots, fever and malaise
3 C's Coryza, Cough, conjunctivitis
Always on boards
How long is measles (Rubeola) contagious - ANSWER 1-2 days prior to symptoms until
4 days after rash completely resolves
, Diagnostics for measles? - ANSWER Usually none but can do IgG or IgM testing
Treatment given to susceptible contacts of pts diagnosed with measles? - ANSWER IG
within 6 days - provides passive immunity
Can also give the live vaccine if within 72 hours of exposure
Patients can go to work if they received the vaccine
What are koplick's spots and what diagnosis do owe see them in? - ANSWER tiny, bluish
white spots on an erythematous base which will cluster adjacent to the molars on the
buccal mucosa.... seen in measles (rubeola)
Rubella (German Measles) Rash Characteristics - ANSWER Erythematous (pink) macular
rash starting at the face and neck and moving to the trunk and extremities
All cases reported to HD
Complications of congenitally acquired Rubella (German Measles) - ANSWER
eye problems, deafness, heart/lung abnormalities, neuro disorders, MR
When can a pt with Rubella (German Measles) return to school/work? - ANSWER 7 days
after onset of rash
Rubella (German Measles) Causative Agent and how spread - ANSWER Rubella Virus
Spread via droplet nose/throat secretions
