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Rubella TORCH
- Signs and Symptoms
- Nonspecific TORCH Symptoms
- Patent Ductus Arteriosus
- Pulmonary Artery Hypoplasia
- Cataracts
- Deafness
- Blueberry Muffin Rash
- Glaucoma
1 min
Rubella
- Mechanism
- Rubella Virus
- Signs and Symptoms
- Swollen Glands
- Cold-like Symptoms
- Pinkish-red Maculopapular Rash
- Low Grade Fever
- Considerations
- Rubella Titer
- Avoid Contact with Pregnant Women
- MMR Vaccination
2 mins
Genital Herpes
- Mechanism
- Herpes Simplex Virus 1 and 2 (HSV)
- Assessment
- May Be Asymptomatic
- Oral or Genital Lesions
- Vesicles in Clusters
- Pain
- Flu-like Symptoms
- Antiviral Medications
- Acyclovir
- Valacyclovir
- Famciclovir
- Considerations
- Infectious During Recurrences
2 mins
Vaginitis
- Cause/Mechanism
- Infection
- Postmenopausal Atrophy
- Assessment
- Vaginal Discharge
- Pruritus
- Interventions
- Antifungals (Miconazole, Clotrimazole)
- Antibiotics
- Estrogen Hormones
- Abstinence
- Considerations
- Good Hygiene
- Recurrent Vaginitis
2 mins
Ebola Virus Symptoms
- 10 Day Incubation
- Flu-like Symptoms
- Impaired Blood Clotting
- Hematemesis and Hemoptysis
- Mucous Membrane Bleeding
- Skin Bruising
- Internal Hemorrhage
1 min
Infectious Mononucleosis
- Mechanism
- Herpes-like Viral Infection
- Signs and Symptoms
- Fatigue
- Fever
- Sore Throat
- Head and Body Aches
- Hepatomegaly and Splenomegaly
- Swollen Lymph Nodes in Neck and Armpits
- Rash
- Considerations
- Suppressed Immune Response
- Positive Monospot
2 mins
Varicella (Chickenpox)
- Mechanism
- Varicella Zoster Virus (VZV)
- Signs and Symptoms
- Red Maculopapular Rash
- Vesicles Ooze and Crust
- Pruritus
- Centripetal
- Considerations
- Varicella Immunization
- Skin Care to Minimize Itching
- Isolate until Vesicles Crust
2 mins
Rubeola (Measles)
- Mechanism
- Virus
- Signs and Symptoms
- Fever
- Red Maculopapular Rash
- 3 C's
- Photophobia
- Koplik Spots
- Considerations
- MMR Vaccination
- Antipyretics
- Vitamin A Supplementation
2 mins
Herpes Zoster (Shingles)
- Cause/Mechanism
- Varicella-Zoster Virus
- Assessment
- Linear, Unilateral Rash Along a Dermatome
- Pruritus
- Postherpetic Neuralgia
- Interventions
- Acyclovir
- Analgesics
- Gabapentin
- Considerations
- Contagious Vesicles
- Shingrix
3 mins
Cytomegalovirus (CMV) TORCH
- Signs and Symptoms
- Nonspecific TORCH symptoms
- Intrauterine Growth Restriction (Retardation)
- Deafness
- Microcephaly
- Seizures
- Periventricular Calcifications
- Petechial Rash
- Blueberry Muffin Rash
- Chorioretinitis
- Diagnosis
- Urine Viral Culture or PCR
2 mins
Influenza
- Assessment
- High Fever
- Cough
- Headache
- Muscle Aches
- Chills
- Intervention
- Vaccination
- Drug Therapy
- Zanamivir (Relenza)
- Oseltamivir (Tamiflu)
2 mins
Ebola Virus
- RNA Virus
- Filovirus
- Marburg Virus
- Linear
- Helical
- Enveloped
- Negative Sense
- Bat Reservoir
1 min
Mumps (Parotitis)
- Mechanism
- Paramyxovirus
- Signs and Symptoms
- Fever
- Headache
- Earache
- Orchitis
- Pain and Swelling of Parotid Glands
- Considerations
- MMR Vaccination
1 min
Lyme Disease
- Mechanism
- Transmitted by Ticks (Vector-borne)
- Signs and Symptoms
- Flu-like Symptoms
- Bulls Eye Rash (Erythema Migrans)
- Joint Pain and Stiffness
- Facial Paralysis
- Considerations
- Antibiotics
- Prevention
2 mins
Imipenem and Meropenem (Carbapenems)
- Mechanism
- Carbapenems
- Broad-spectrum Antibiotic
- Bactericidal
- Indications
- Gram Positive and Gram Negative Infections
- Side Effects
- GI Distress
- Suprainfections
- Seizures
- Considerations
- Penicillin Allergy
- IV or IM Route
- Imipenem Combined with Cilastatin
3 mins
Vancomycin
- Mechanism of Action
- Inhibits Bacterial Cell Wall Synthesis
- Indications
- Serious Gram-Positive Infections
- Side Effects
- Nephrotoxicity
- Ototoxicity
- Red Man Syndrome
- Thrombophlebitis
- Nursing Considerations
- Culture Samples First
- Infuse IV Over 60 Minutes
- Take Around the Clock
2 mins
Ampicillin and Amoxicillin
- Mechanism
- Aminopenicillin
- Broad Spectrum Penicillin
- Indications
- Gram-Positive and Some Gram-Negative Infections
- Side Effects
- Rash
- Diarrhea
- Considerations
- No Effect Against Staph Aureus
- Often combined with Beta Lactamase Inhibitor
- Allergic Reaction
2 mins
Standard Precautions
- Hand Hygiene
- Wash In / Wash Out
- Alcohol-Based Hand Rub
- Hand Washing
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Gown
- Face Mask
- Goggles/Face Shield
- Gloves
- Donning and Removing PPE
- Discard Sharps in Puncture-Resistant Container
- Cough Etiquette
2 mins
Clostridium difficile (Clostridioides difficile) Treatments
- Oral Vancomycin
- Fidaxomicin
- Metronidazole
- Stool Transplant
2 mins
Contact Precautions
- Private Room
- Wash In / Wash Out
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Gloves
- Gown
- Limit Time Patient Leaves Room
- Leave Equipment In Room
- Special Linen Handling
- Same Pathogen, Same Room
- History of Contact Isolation
- Preventative Education
2 mins
Droplet-Airborne Precautions
- Private Room
- Droplet
- Droplets Larger than 5 Microns
- Being Within 3 Feet of Patient
- Surgical Mask with Face Shield
- Type of Infection or Condition
- Airborne
- Airborne Infection Isolation Room (AIIR)
- Droplets Smaller than 5 Microns
- N95 Respirator
- Type of Infection or Condition
2 mins
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Stages
- Primary Infection
- Within 3 Weeks
- Flu-like Symptoms
- Asymptomatic Stage
- Years
- Symptomatic Stage
- CD4+ < 500
- AIDS
- Opportunistic Infections
- CD4+ < 200
2 mins
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Assessment
- Assessment
- RNA Retrovirus
- CD4+ Helper T Cells
- Primary Infection
- Flu-like Symptoms
- Lymphadenopathy
- Symptomatic Stage
- Fatigue
- Diarrhea
- Unexplained Weight Loss
- White Spots on Tongue
- Persistent Fever
- Night Sweats
2 mins
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Diagnosis
- HIV-1/2 Antigen/Antibody Immunoassay
- HIV-1/2 Antibody Differentiation Immunoassay
- Nucleic Acid Testing (NAT)
- Viral Load
- Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) in Neonates
3 mins
Hepatitis C (HCV) Assessment
- Transmission
- Blood Transmission
- High Risk Sex (rare)
- IV Drug Users
- Incubation
- 7 Weeks
- Chronic Disease
- Cirrhosis
- Considerations
- Barrier Protection
2 mins
Hepatitis A (HAV) Assessment
- Transmission
- Fecal-Oral
- Ingestion of Contaminated Food or Water
- Incubation
- 4 Weeks
- Assessment
- Fever
- General Malaise
- Hepatomegaly
- Considerations
- Self-Limiting
- Proper Hand Washing
2 mins
Toxoplasma gondii TORCH
- Signs and Symptoms
- Congenital TORCH Infection
- Mom Usually Asymptomatic
- Rarely Lymphadenopathy
- Nonspecific TORCH Signs
- Intrauterine Growth Retardation
- Hepatosplenomegaly
- Deafness
- Chorioretinitis
- Hydrocephalus
- Diagnosis
- Calcifications
1 min
Hepatitis B (HBV) Assessment
- Transmission
- Bodily Fluids
- Blood Transmission
- People Who Use IV Drugs
- Incubation
- Variable 1-6 Months
- Assessment
- Fever
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Hepatomegaly
- Chronic Disease
- Cirrhosis
- Hepatocellular Carcinoma
- Considerations
- Vaccination
2 mins
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Interventions
- Interventions
- Adequate Nutrition
- Small Frequent Meals
- IV Hydration
- Emotional Support
- HIV Medications
- HAART
- Considerations
- Transmission Education
- Strict Asepsis for Invasive Procedures
- Treat Opportunistic Infections
2 mins
NNRTI Drug Names
- Nevirapine (Viramune)
- Rilpivirine (Edurant)
- Delavirdine (DLV, Rescriptor)
- Efavirenz (EFV, Sustiva)
- Etravirine (ETR, Intelence)
54 secs
NRTIs for HIV (Drug Names)
- Nucleoside Analog
- DEALSZ
- Didanosine (DDI)
- Emtricitabine (FTC)
- Abacavir (ABC)
- Lamivudine (3TC)
- Stavudine (d4T)
- Zidovudine (ZDV)
- Nucleotide Analog
- Tenofovir (TDF)
2 mins
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