Today’s Quiz 25/5/22 Leave a Comment / Blog / By obgninja /2 Syphilis Z4 Syphilis 1 / 2 1. Q7 Syphilis At what Titre of VDRL/RPR is it assumed that the disease is active and there is need for treatment ? A. 1: 2 or more B. 1:4 or more C. 1:8 or more D. 1:16 or more An initial RPR/VDRL titre of >16 usually indicates active disease and the need for treatment, although serology must be interpreted in the light of the treatment history and clinical findings. 2 / 2 2. Q8 A pregnant woman comes for a Review of her Pregnancy Screening Tests. Her screening test for Syphilis is positive. What is the next most appropriate test? A. Start Penicillin B. Do another confirmatory Test C. Test Partner D. Do IgM test to differentiate between primary and secondary Syphilis Positive screening tests should be confirmed with a different treponemal test. A second specimen should always be tested to confirm positive results, and on the day that treatment is commenced so the peak RPR/VDRL is documented Your score is The average score is 31% Facebook Twitter Restart quiz
