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1
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Low blood pressure that does not come back up when IV fluids are given is diagnostic of septic shock

A

True

2
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Dizziness is a recognised side effect of gentamicin

A

True

3
Q

Steroids are best given with or just before the first dose of antibiotics if they are indicated in a patient with bacterial meningitis

A

True

4
Q

Listeria infection is associated with consumption of?

A

Soft cheese

5
Q

Why is ceftriaxone chosen for empirical treatment for suspected bacterial meningitis instead of penicillin?

A

Ceftriaxone has a longer half-life than penicillin

6
Q

What are the 3 components of qSOFA?

A

RR >22BPM
sBP <100mmHg
Altered GCS

7
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What are the four sirs criteria?

A

fever >38.0°C or hypothermia <36.0°C
tachycardia >90 beats/minute
tachypnea >20 breaths/minute
leucocytosis >12109/l or leucopoenia <4109/l

8
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How many compnents of SIRS so you need to suggest sepsis?

A

2 or more

9
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What is septic shock?

A

Sepsis plus organ dysfunction

10
Q

How long should duration of Gentamicin treatment be limited to?

A
72 hours (more ID approval required)
24 hours if renal dysfunction concern
11
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What needs to be monitored DAILY when using Gentamicin?

A

Renal function due to nephrotoxicity concern.