Pathology EMQ template.

Name: Giada Azzopardi

Theme: Anti-Virals

OPTION LIST

A	IV Acyclovir	I	Antiretroviral Therapy
B	Oseltamivir	J	Interferon-alpha and Ribavarin
C	Interferon-beta	K
D	Symptomatic treatment and reassurance	L
E	IV Gancyclovir	M
F	Oral Acyclovir	N
G	Ribavarin	O
H	Palivizumab	P

For each scenario below, choose the most appropriate answer from the list above. Each option may be used once, more than once or not at all.

1. A 3-week old baby presents with a fever, irritability and painful, vesicular lesions on the tongue, buccal mucosa, lips and face.

2. On examination of a newborn child you notice that although they are small their head is unusually out of proportion and seems much smaller than the rest of their body, additionally their skin appears slightly yellow, with a petechial rash.

3. A 2-year old child presents with persistent lymphadenopathy, recurrent fevers and parotid swelling. His adopted parents are unaware of any FH or PMH.

4. A primary school teacher brings in her 4-year old child with a fever and an itchy, vesicular rash on his trunk and face.

5. An 8-month old child suddenly develops a high fever, headache and a chesty cough. Her mum is concerned as she seems to have lost her appetite over the past 24 hours and is not improving

ANSWERS

1. F

2. E

3. I

4. D

5. B