HBcAB (Hep B Core Antibody): Screens for previous infec-
tion
Initial tests for Hep-B
HBsAG (Hep B Surface Antigen): Screens for active infec-
tion
CD4 count 200 or higher PLUS an indicator condition (Ka-
AIDS diagnosis
posi's sarcoma, wasting syndrome, recurrent infections)
HIV treatment 3 antiretrovirals from at least 2 drug classes
-Reduces risk of HIV transmission
-Prevents HIV from advancing to AIDS
What can HIV treatment prevent? -Protects immune system
Truvada: PrEP (pre-exposure prevention) for partner
Most likely causative organism for acute otitis media S. Pneumoniae
Pediatric acute otitis media antibiotic Amoxicillin 80-90 mg/kg divided q12h
You weigh about half as much in kilograms as you do
pounds.
pound to kilogram
Hint: Fat Americans use pounds.
If you weigh 100 lb, you weigh about 50 kg.
Most likely pathogens for acute bacterial sinusitis S. Pneumoniae, H. Influenzae
Sinusitis treatment Amoxicillin or clindamycin or doxycylcine
Sandpaper rash (scarlet fever) Group A strep
Penicillin or amoxicillin .... erythromycin if allergic to peni-
strep pharyngitis tx
cillins
Young (59 and younger) goal <140/90
JNC 8 Hypertension Goals Elderly (60 and older) goal <150/90
Diabetic or CKD goal < 140/90
Elderly (60 and older) blood pressure goal Less than 150/90
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