Safety & Infection Control Flashcards
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A clinician is exposed to blood from a patient of unknown HIV status via a needlestick. What is the recommended window period for HIV post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) initiation?
Answer: Within 72 hours
HIV PEP must be initiated within 72 hours of exposure to be effective, with earlier initiation being more beneficial.
Which of the following is a harm reduction strategy that directly reduces the transmission of bloodborne infections among people who inject drugs (PWID)?
Answer: Syringe services programs (SSPs)
Syringe services programs reduce HIV and HCV transmission by providing sterile injection equipment and linking PWID to health services.
Which organism is a common cause of infective endocarditis in patients who inject drugs, often affecting right-sided heart valves?
Answer: Staphylococcus aureus
Staphylococcus aureus is the most common cause of endocarditis in people who inject drugs and frequently involves the tricuspid valve.
A patient on buprenorphine maintenance therapy develops a fever and a fluctuant mass at an injection site. What is the most appropriate next step?
Answer: Order blood cultures and refer for surgical evaluation
A fluctuant mass with fever suggests abscess formation requiring blood cultures to rule out bacteremia and surgical evaluation for drainage.
What is the recommended approach for disposing of used sharps in a clinic providing medication-assisted treatment?
Answer: Use an FDA-cleared sharps disposal container and follow local regulations
FDA-cleared sharps containers with proper disposal per local regulations are the standard for safe sharps management in clinical settings.
Which hepatitis virus requires co-infection or superinfection with hepatitis B to cause disease?
Answer: Hepatitis D
Hepatitis D (delta virus) is a defective RNA virus that requires HBV surface antigen for its own replication and transmission.
In the context of addiction medicine, which of the following best describes 'universal precautions for opioid prescribing'?
Answer: Applying consistent risk assessment and monitoring practices to all patients regardless of perceived risk
Universal precautions for opioid prescribing apply systematic risk assessment, informed consent, and monitoring to all patients to reduce risk and stigma.