30 Questions
What is the most common symptom that intensifies over 2-3 days in individuals infected with the common cold?
Sore throat
Which virus accounts for approximately half of all Upper Respiratory Tract Infections (URTI) according to Jerome Walker 2018?
Rhinovirus (HRV)
How are common cold infections mainly diagnosed based on Jerome Walker 2018's information?
Serology, PCR, culture, antigen detection
Which symptom is considered unusual in common cold infections based on Jerome Walker 2018's information?
Fever
According to the provided text, what is the main form of transmission for the common cold over long distances?
Small particle aerosols
What is the recommended approach for managing common cold infections according to Jerome Walker 2018's information?
Symptomatic relief for most bothersome symptoms
Which of the following is NOT a common symptom of the common cold?
High fever
What is the typical frequency of occurrence for the common cold in adults?
2-3 times a year
Which of the following is NOT a method of transmission for the common cold?
Ingestion of contaminated food
Which of the following is NOT a common upper respiratory tract infection?
Gastritis
Which of the following is NOT a goal of learning about upper respiratory tract infections?
Learn about the history of upper respiratory tract infections
Which of the following is NOT a common family of viruses that cause the common cold?
Hepatitis virus
Which pathogen is most frequently isolated in cases of bacterial sinusitis?
Streptococcus pneumoniae
Which of the following is the most common cause of acute rhinosinusitis?
Viral infection
Which of the following is the most common etiology of croup?
Parainfluenza virus 1
Which of the following is the recommended duration of antibiotic therapy for acute sinusitis?
7 days after patient becomes symptom free
Which of the following is the most common cause of otitis externa (swimmer's ear)?
Pseudomonas aeruginosa
Which of the following is the recommended first-line treatment for acute laryngotracheobronchitis (croup)?
Single dose of steroid
What is the most common cause of acute pharyngitis in children and adolescents?
Group A Streptococcus (GAS)
Which of the following diagnostic tests is used to confirm a GAS infection in a patient with suspected streptococcal pharyngitis?
Rapid antigen detection test (RADT)
What is the recommended management for adults and children with features that strongly suggest a viral etiology of acute pharyngitis?
No routine testing or treatment
Which of the following specimens should be plated immediately for laboratory diagnosis of gonococcal pharyngitis?
Throat swab
What is the recommended transport medium for specimens collected for laboratory diagnosis of gonococcal pharyngitis?
Chocolate Tellurite agar
In children and adolescents with a negative RADT for GAS infection, what is the recommended follow-up test?
Throat culture for GAS
What is the first step in the diagnosis of epiglottitis?
Direct or indirect laryngoscopy
Which of the following organisms is NOT typically covered by empiric therapy for epiglottitis?
S.pyogenes
What is the recommended treatment for household contacts of persons with H.influenza type b in epiglottitis?
Chemoprophylaxis
What is the typical presentation of a child with epiglottitis?
Abrupt illness in a febrile child with a toxic appearance
What is the likely origin of the SARS-COV2 pandemic?
A seafood market in Wuhan, China
What is the recommended treatment for epiglottitis?
Antibiotics and airway management
This quiz covers the definitions, anatomy, common infections, epidemiology, pathophysiology, management, prevention, and control of Upper Respiratory Tract Infections (URTI). Test your knowledge on URTIs based on the teachings of Dr. Jerome Walker in 2018.
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