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What is one of the goals of treatment for Acute Otitis Media (AOM)?
What is one of the goals of treatment for Acute Otitis Media (AOM)?
Which therapy is recommended for relieving pain and fever in AOM?
Which therapy is recommended for relieving pain and fever in AOM?
What is the main concern regarding the use of alternative/complementary therapies for AOM?
What is the main concern regarding the use of alternative/complementary therapies for AOM?
When is surgical insertion of T-tubes most often considered?
When is surgical insertion of T-tubes most often considered?
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What is the key impact of immediate antibiotic treatment for AOM?
What is the key impact of immediate antibiotic treatment for AOM?
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What percentage of children with AOM become symptom-free within 24 hours even without antibiotics?
What percentage of children with AOM become symptom-free within 24 hours even without antibiotics?
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Which of the following is NOT commonly used for classifying pneumonia in the last millennium?
Which of the following is NOT commonly used for classifying pneumonia in the last millennium?
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What is the most common cause of 'typical' pneumonia according to the text?
What is the most common cause of 'typical' pneumonia according to the text?
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Why are Legionella, Mycoplasma, and Chlamydophilia difficult to culture using standard techniques?
Why are Legionella, Mycoplasma, and Chlamydophilia difficult to culture using standard techniques?
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Which of the following is a common symptom used for epidemiological case-finding of pneumonia?
Which of the following is a common symptom used for epidemiological case-finding of pneumonia?
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What determines the initial empirical antibiotic therapy for pneumonia patients according to the text?
What determines the initial empirical antibiotic therapy for pneumonia patients according to the text?
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Why has bacterial epidemiology and antibiotic resistance patterns been changing in the context of pneumonia in recent times?
Why has bacterial epidemiology and antibiotic resistance patterns been changing in the context of pneumonia in recent times?
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What is the recommended empiric antibiotic for both children and adults with rhinosinusitis?
What is the recommended empiric antibiotic for both children and adults with rhinosinusitis?
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Which antibiotic is recommended for penicillin-allergic individuals with rhinosinusitis?
Which antibiotic is recommended for penicillin-allergic individuals with rhinosinusitis?
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What is the causative agent for most bacterial pharyngitis cases in adults?
What is the causative agent for most bacterial pharyngitis cases in adults?
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What is the duration of symptom reduction when antibiotics are used for Streptococcal pharyngitis?
What is the duration of symptom reduction when antibiotics are used for Streptococcal pharyngitis?
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What is the preferred oral antibiotic for treating Streptococcal pharyngitis due to its better bioavailability?
What is the preferred oral antibiotic for treating Streptococcal pharyngitis due to its better bioavailability?
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Which adjuncts are recommended for patients with a possible allergic inflammatory component to their rhinosinusitis?
Which adjuncts are recommended for patients with a possible allergic inflammatory component to their rhinosinusitis?
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What is the optimal treatment for blastomycosis dependent on?
What is the optimal treatment for blastomycosis dependent on?
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What is one of the major causes of morbidity from acute illness in the US?
What is one of the major causes of morbidity from acute illness in the US?
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Which antifungal is preferred for severe cases of coccidiomycosis, especially in pregnancy?
Which antifungal is preferred for severe cases of coccidiomycosis, especially in pregnancy?
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Which two antiviral medications can be used prophylactically during an influenza outbreak?
Which two antiviral medications can be used prophylactically during an influenza outbreak?
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In what condition is fluconazole considered a better choice according to the text?
In what condition is fluconazole considered a better choice according to the text?
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What type of vaccines are available for pneumococcus and H.influenzae type b?
What type of vaccines are available for pneumococcus and H.influenzae type b?
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Why might life-long therapy be required for some patients with blastomycosis?
Why might life-long therapy be required for some patients with blastomycosis?
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Which medication is only approved for children over 5 years of age?
Which medication is only approved for children over 5 years of age?
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What type of patients might be prescribed long courses of oral itraconazole for blastomycosis treatment?
What type of patients might be prescribed long courses of oral itraconazole for blastomycosis treatment?
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What threatens the continued use of some quinolones as first-line therapy for respiratory infections?
What threatens the continued use of some quinolones as first-line therapy for respiratory infections?
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Which antifungal is considered a better choice for severe coccidiomycosis cases except during pregnancy?
Which antifungal is considered a better choice for severe coccidiomycosis cases except during pregnancy?
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How can an appropriate treatment regimen for a patient with an uncomplicated LRI usually be determined?
How can an appropriate treatment regimen for a patient with an uncomplicated LRI usually be determined?
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