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What are common symptoms of cellulitis?
What are common symptoms of cellulitis?
- Rash, joint pain, dizziness
- Fever, chills, cough
- Headache, sore throat, fatigue
- Erythema, Edema, Warmth, Tenderness (correct)
What are the commonly identified organisms causing cellulitis?
What are the commonly identified organisms causing cellulitis?
- E. coli and Klebsiella
- Streptococci and S.aureus (correct)
- Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Acinetobacter
- Listeria and Clostridium
What is the recommended treatment for cellulitis in outpatient settings?
What is the recommended treatment for cellulitis in outpatient settings?
- Surgical drainage
- Oral antibiotics targeting the most likely organism (Gram +) (correct)
- Intravenous antibiotics
- No treatment needed
What is a common feature of cellulitis recurrence?
What is a common feature of cellulitis recurrence?
What is an abscess?
What is an abscess?
What system impairment can lead to cellulitis according to the text?
What system impairment can lead to cellulitis according to the text?
What is the main focus of the objectives outlined in the text?
What is the main focus of the objectives outlined in the text?
Based on the text, what can be considered as a key diagnostic criterion for lower extremity infections?
Based on the text, what can be considered as a key diagnostic criterion for lower extremity infections?
What does the text define as 'infection'?
What does the text define as 'infection'?
What is a key aspect of the expected outcomes related to infections?
What is a key aspect of the expected outcomes related to infections?
Which criterion is associated with sepsis in lower extremity infections based on the text?
Which criterion is associated with sepsis in lower extremity infections based on the text?
Which of the following is a common risk factor for septic arthritis?
Which of the following is a common risk factor for septic arthritis?
What diagnostic method is NOT typically used for identifying an abscess?
What diagnostic method is NOT typically used for identifying an abscess?
Which clinical symptom is commonly associated with an abscess?
Which clinical symptom is commonly associated with an abscess?
What is a characteristic of Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (SIRS)?
What is a characteristic of Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (SIRS)?
What is a key aspect of sepsis according to the text?
What is a key aspect of sepsis according to the text?
Which of the following is NOT a diagnostic criterion for SIRS?
Which of the following is NOT a diagnostic criterion for SIRS?
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