January 08 Contest Questions
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Progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML) is

A progressive neuromotor disease of unknown etiology that results in weakness oropharyngeal dysfunction and respiratory failure
An AIDs defining illness caused by JC polyoma virus
An age related dementia complex that includes bulbar dysfunction


Which of the following vaccines is OK to give during pregnancy?
Hepatitis B
Measles
Varicella

Diagnosis of infective endocarditis using the Modified Duke Criteria is based on meeting a number of minor and/or major criteria. Which is not a major criterion?
Typical microorganism for infective endocarditis from two separate blood cultures
Vascular phenomena (major arterial emboli, septic pulmonary infarcts, mycotic aneurysm, intracranial hemorrhage, conjunctival hemorrhage, Janeway lesions)
Echocardiographic supportive of infective endocarditis

Recommended duration of post exposure prophylaxis for health care workers having a percutaneous exposure to blood with possible or know HIV infection is

4 weeks
8 weeks
12 weeks


According to the ACP, which test or tests would have the highest yield when screening for Hereditary Hemochromatosis in Caucasian men?

Genotypic analysis for the C282Y mutation
Serum ferritin and transferrin saturation
Serum iron concentration