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What is the duration of symptoms required for a diagnosis of chronic sinusitis?
What is the duration of symptoms required for a diagnosis of chronic sinusitis?
- 10 weeks or longer
- 12 weeks or longer (correct)
- 16 weeks or longer
- 8 weeks or longer
What is the most common organism implicated in acute bacterial sinusitis?
What is the most common organism implicated in acute bacterial sinusitis?
- M.catarrhalis
- S.pneumoniae (correct)
- S.aureus
- H.influenzae
What is the antibiotic treatment of choice for moderate to severe acute bacterial sinusitis?
What is the antibiotic treatment of choice for moderate to severe acute bacterial sinusitis?
- Amoxicillin-clavulanate (augmentin) (correct)
- Trimethoprimsulfamethoxazole
- Penicillin
- Azithromycin
What is a symptom suggestive of acute viral and bacterial rhinosinusitis?
What is a symptom suggestive of acute viral and bacterial rhinosinusitis?
What is the term used to describe a worsening of symptoms after an initial improvement?
What is the term used to describe a worsening of symptoms after an initial improvement?
What is the minimum duration of antibiotic treatment for acute bacterial sinusitis?
What is the minimum duration of antibiotic treatment for acute bacterial sinusitis?
What is a symptom required for a diagnosis of chronic sinusitis?
What is a symptom required for a diagnosis of chronic sinusitis?
What is the term used to describe the yellowish or greenish mucus characteristic of bacterial sinusitis?
What is the term used to describe the yellowish or greenish mucus characteristic of bacterial sinusitis?
What is the second-line antibiotic for those with penicillin allergies?
What is the second-line antibiotic for those with penicillin allergies?
What is the term used to describe the presence of polyps in the nasal cavity or middle meatus?
What is the term used to describe the presence of polyps in the nasal cavity or middle meatus?
