10 Questions
What is the primary symptom indicating chronic rhinosinusitis?
Hyposmia
Which antibiotic is recommended for patients who are allergic to penicillin and have acute rhinosinusitis?
Doxycycline
What type of patient would intranasal corticosteroids be recommended for in the treatment of acute rhinosinusitis?
Patients with a history of allergic rhinitis
Which decongestant should be used cautiously in patients with hypertension?
Pseudoephedrine
What is the primary site of infection in rhinosinusitis?
Paranasal sinuses and nasal cavity
Which of the following is not a typical pathogen that causes rhinosinusitis?
Neisseria meningitidis
Which of the following is a common symptom of acute bacterial rhinosinusitis (ABRS)?
Purulent nasal drainage
Which of the following imaging modalities is not recommended for diagnosing acute rhinosinusitis?
Diagnostic imaging
Which of the following is not a cause of health care-associated (nosocomial) infections in rhinosinusitis?
Enterococcus faecalis
How is rhinosinusitis classified based on the duration of symptoms?
Based on the duration of symptoms as acute, subacute, and chronic
Learn about the classification and causes of rhinosinusitis, an inflammation of the paranasal sinuses and nasal cavity. Understand the differences between acute, subacute, and chronic rhinosinusitis, and the typical pathogens that cause it.
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