Culture Shock
this diplococci is the most common cause of community acquired pneumonia
what is Strep pneumo?
this virus binds to ACE2 receptors in the lungs and its aerosol transmission is blocked by a kN95 mask
what is coronavirus?
This histology appearance/buzz word is associated with Paracoccidiodes Brasillenis
What is a "captain's wheel"?
Nephrotoxicity associated with this chemo drug can be avoided by administering IV fluids before and after treatment
what is cisplatin?
This is the 1st step of asthma management
what is a SABA?
this bug can be found in contaminated water and can cause outbreaks at hotels, nursing homes, cruises, etc.
what is legionella?
what is influenza?
Found in pigeon droppings, this fungi has a polysaccharide capsule and has "halos" on histology
what is cryptococcus neoforms?
This chemo drug binds directly to microtubules after polymerization, preventing their degradation and impairing mitotic spindle formation
what is paclitaxel?
Monteleukast binds to this receptor and induces bronchodilation
What is Leukotriene receptor (4 specifically)?
this gram +, branching, filamentous rod can lead to brain abscesses as well as lung cavitations
what is nocardia
This is the main reservoir of Hantavirus
This fungi is non-septated with wide angle branching and is associated with diabetes
what is Mucor
This is the main toxicity of a chemo drug that intercalates DNA between base pairs, blocking DNA and RNA synthesis
Cardiotoxicity (Drug is doxorubicin)
Patchy lesions in the mouth associated with inhaled corticosteroid use can be prevented by doing this
what is gargling after use?
This gram - rod produces a grape like odor and can cause hot tob folliculitis
what is psuedomonas?
Military recruits can be given a vaccine that protects against this virus that causes tonsilitis
what is adenovirus
A patient with CD4 count of less than 200, is infected with a fungi that has this specific appearance on CXR
what is ground glass?
This drug is an EGFR tyrosine kinase inhibitor
what is Erlotinib?
This common histology finding is made up of eosinophil membrane proteins
A patient with pneumonia that results from a lactose fermenting bug may have their sputum described as this
what is currant jelly? (bug is Klebsiella)
this drug is a neuraminidase inhibitor that prevents the release of progeny viruses from infected cells
what is Oseltamivir aka tamiflu?
Hypokalemia and renal Mg wasting are side effects of a drug with this mechanism of action
what is binding to ergosterol in the fungal cell wall?
This is an IgG monoclonal antibody that binds to VEGF and is associated with hemorrhage and increased risk for thrombotic events
what is bevacizumab?
Beta 2 agonists act on this part of the respiratory system to alleviate asthma symptoms
what is bronchial smooth muscle?