Today’s Quiz Leave a Comment / Blog / By obgninja How are swabs for GBS collected ? 24 12 Z6 GBS 1 / 2 1. Q15 GBS A Woman who had GBS Bacteriuria in this pregnancy is in labor at 38 weeks. She says she once had an allergic reaction to penicillin. What should be done? A. Give erythromycin B. Ask her about her penicillin allergy C. Give ampicillin If the history suggests that the reaction described is not likely to be allergic in nature then penicillin should be given. If the history suggests an allergy to beta-lactams, but one that is not severe(i.e. no anaphylaxis, angioedema, respiratory distress or urticaria), then a cephalosporin can be administered. If the allergy to beta-lactams is severe then intravenous vancomycin is recommended. 2 / 2 2. Q11 GBS How are swabs for GBS screening collected ? ( There may be more than one correct answere) A. Swab from lower part of vagina B. Swab from upper part of vagina C. One swab from anus/rectum and a second swab from vagina D. One swab is used for vagina and anorectum When testing for GBS carrier status, a swab should be taken from the lower vagina and the anorectum. A single swab (vagina then anorectum) or two different swabs can be used. Your score is LinkedIn Facebook Twitter Restart quiz Rate this quiz Send feedback
