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What type of testing is often required to guide the treatment of a staph infection?
What type of testing is often required to guide the treatment of a staph infection?
- Imaging tests
- Drug susceptibility testing (correct)
- Genetic testing
- Urinalysis
Which antibiotic is the drug of choice for treating MSSA (methicillin-sensitive Staphylococcus aureus) infections?
Which antibiotic is the drug of choice for treating MSSA (methicillin-sensitive Staphylococcus aureus) infections?
- Penicillin (correct)
- Clindamycin
- Vancomycin
- Cephalosporin
What type of additional therapy is often required for toxin-mediated illnesses caused by staph infections?
What type of additional therapy is often required for toxin-mediated illnesses caused by staph infections?
- Fluid-replacement management (correct)
- Surgical intervention
- Oxygen therapy
- Radiation therapy
Which of the following is a characteristic of erysipelas, a type of skin infection?
Which of the following is a characteristic of erysipelas, a type of skin infection?
What is the primary inciting infection that leads to erysipelas?
What is the primary inciting infection that leads to erysipelas?
Which of the following is a common site affected by erysipelas?
Which of the following is a common site affected by erysipelas?
What layer of the skin is primarily involved in erysipelas?
What layer of the skin is primarily involved in erysipelas?
Which of the following is a key characteristic of the erythema in erysipelas?
Which of the following is a key characteristic of the erythema in erysipelas?
What is the most common characteristic of cellulitis?
What is the most common characteristic of cellulitis?
Which of the following is NOT one of the four criteria needed to diagnose cellulitis?
Which of the following is NOT one of the four criteria needed to diagnose cellulitis?
When should blood cultures be considered in patients with cellulitis?
When should blood cultures be considered in patients with cellulitis?
What is the recommended antibiotic treatment for nonpurulent cellulitis?
What is the recommended antibiotic treatment for nonpurulent cellulitis?
Which of the following patients should receive antibiotics that cover methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)?
Which of the following patients should receive antibiotics that cover methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)?
What is the minimum duration of oral antibiotic therapy recommended for cellulitis?
What is the minimum duration of oral antibiotic therapy recommended for cellulitis?
Which of the following is the LEAST important factor to consider when managing a patient with cellulitis?
Which of the following is the LEAST important factor to consider when managing a patient with cellulitis?
What is the recommended antibiotic treatment for a patient with a severe allergy to cephalexin and nonpurulent cellulitis?
What is the recommended antibiotic treatment for a patient with a severe allergy to cephalexin and nonpurulent cellulitis?
What is the clinical triad used for the diagnosis of drug hypersensitivity syndrome?
What is the clinical triad used for the diagnosis of drug hypersensitivity syndrome?
Which of the following is NOT a possible hematological finding associated with drug hypersensitivity syndrome?
Which of the following is NOT a possible hematological finding associated with drug hypersensitivity syndrome?
What is a potential cause of death from drug hypersensitivity syndrome?
What is a potential cause of death from drug hypersensitivity syndrome?
Which organ involvement can cause symptoms like chest pain and breathlessness in drug hypersensitivity syndrome?
Which organ involvement can cause symptoms like chest pain and breathlessness in drug hypersensitivity syndrome?
What is the recommended initial treatment for drug hypersensitivity syndrome?
What is the recommended initial treatment for drug hypersensitivity syndrome?
Which symptom is NOT associated with neurological involvement in drug hypersensitivity syndrome?
Which symptom is NOT associated with neurological involvement in drug hypersensitivity syndrome?
What might be a gastrointestinal symptom of drug hypersensitivity syndrome?
What might be a gastrointestinal symptom of drug hypersensitivity syndrome?
Apart from prednisone, what has been reported as an alternative and effective treatment for drug hypersensitivity syndrome?
Apart from prednisone, what has been reported as an alternative and effective treatment for drug hypersensitivity syndrome?
What is the most important step in the early management of toxic shock syndrome?
What is the most important step in the early management of toxic shock syndrome?
Which of the following laboratory findings is common in toxic shock syndrome?
Which of the following laboratory findings is common in toxic shock syndrome?
What is the preferred antibiotic treatment for toxic shock syndrome caused by group A Streptococcus?
What is the preferred antibiotic treatment for toxic shock syndrome caused by group A Streptococcus?
Which of the following is NOT a typical clinical feature of toxic shock syndrome?
Which of the following is NOT a typical clinical feature of toxic shock syndrome?
What is the purpose of administering clindamycin in the treatment of toxic shock syndrome?
What is the purpose of administering clindamycin in the treatment of toxic shock syndrome?
Which of the following is the most appropriate initial antibiotic regimen for a patient with suspected toxic shock syndrome of unknown etiology?
Which of the following is the most appropriate initial antibiotic regimen for a patient with suspected toxic shock syndrome of unknown etiology?
What is the purpose of evaluating for multisystem organ involvement in a patient with suspected toxic shock syndrome?
What is the purpose of evaluating for multisystem organ involvement in a patient with suspected toxic shock syndrome?
Which of the following is the most appropriate initial treatment for a patient with toxic shock syndrome?
Which of the following is the most appropriate initial treatment for a patient with toxic shock syndrome?
What is the most likely etiology in the case provided?
What is the most likely etiology in the case provided?
Which of the following diseases is associated with an erythematous annular rash with central clearing (target lesion)?
Which of the following diseases is associated with an erythematous annular rash with central clearing (target lesion)?
Considering the symptom presentation, which answer can be excluded due to lack of history of risk factors?
Considering the symptom presentation, which answer can be excluded due to lack of history of risk factors?
Which treatment option was not mentioned in the additional treatments section of the text?
Which treatment option was not mentioned in the additional treatments section of the text?
Which symptom was NOT reported in the case provided?
Which symptom was NOT reported in the case provided?
Which treatment method was employed for the man with fire ant bites in the emergency department?
Which treatment method was employed for the man with fire ant bites in the emergency department?
What was the effect on the man treated for fire ant bites when his oxygen saturation fell to 80%?
What was the effect on the man treated for fire ant bites when his oxygen saturation fell to 80%?
Which symptom occurred to prompt treatment with intravenous corticosteroids in the case provided?
Which symptom occurred to prompt treatment with intravenous corticosteroids in the case provided?
