How do you treat secondary syphilis?

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A. oral penicillin B. i.m. penicillin C. i.v. penicillin D. erythromycin

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Intramuscular benzathine penicillin G is the standard treatment for secondary syphilis, per CDC guidelines.

Which ONE of the following is consistent with scarlet fever:

A. Punctate rash on neck and trunk B. Circumoral erythema C. Geographic tongue D. Only occurs in association with streptococcal pharyngitis

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Circumoral pallor (not erythema) with a sandpaper rash and desquamation are classic for scarlet fever.

Cytomegalovirus causes:

A. infantile bronchiolitis B. retinitis C. chronic D. neonatal encephalitis

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: CMV commonly causes retinitis in immunocompromised patients, especially HIV/AIDS.

Which of the following is not a standard precautions?

A. Hand washing B. Proper disposal of the infectious hospital waste C. Cleaning and sterilization D. Immunization

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Immunization is a preventive measure for individuals, not a standard precaution applied during patient care.

Indications for hand antisepsis

A. Before invasive procedure B. When persistent antimicrobial activity on the hands is desired C. In ICU patients D. All of the above

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Hand antisepsis is indicated in all these scenarios to ensure sterile conditions and prolonged pathogen reduction.

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