Medicines, Ethics & Practice 218th May 2017 by Ross Leave a CommentWELCOME to the Pharmacy in Practice CPD quiz. The idea is to test your knowledge and identify areas for further learning.Remember to add your name and e-mail address below* and you will receive a copy of the correct answers and your name may appear on the leaderboard.We hope you enjoy the quiz. Good luck!(*By adding your name you agree to be added to our weekly e-mail. You can opt out of this at any time) Name Email 1. TRUE or FALSE, scarlet fever is caused by the bacteria Streptococcus pyogenes? True False2. TRUE or FALSE, scarlet fever is not on the list of notifiable diseases? True False3. Which of the following is not a symptom of Scarlet fever? Widespread itch Sore throat Fever Nausea and vomiting A blanching rash4. TRUE or FALSE, throat swabs and rapid antigen tests should be used routinely to diagnose scarlet fever? True False5. Complications of scarlet fever are rare, but include which of the following? Meningitis Rheumatic fever Otitis media All of the above6. What is the first line treatment for scarlet fever? Symptomatic relief only Clarithromycin Phenoxymethylpenicillin Ciprofloxacin7. For how long should a child diagnosed with scarlet fever remain away from school? 24 hours from onset of symptoms 24 hours after starting treatment 24 hours after finishing the course of antibiotics 24 hours after the rash disappears8. Typically, how long will symptoms of scarlet fever last? 3 days 5 days 7 days 10 days9. TRUE or FALSE, peeling of the skin (particularly the fingertips) may occur when the rash has resolved? True False10. What % of scarlet fever cases occur in children aged under 10 years? 20 40 60 80 Share this:LinkedInFacebookTwitterWhatsAppTelegramEmailLike this:Like Loading...RelatedReader InteractionsBegin the discussion right here Cancel reply
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