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What is the primary criterion for defining organ dysfunction in a septic patient?
What is the primary criterion for defining organ dysfunction in a septic patient?
- Timing of antimicrobial administration
- Presence of Gram-positive bacteria
- SOFA ≥2 (correct)
- SOFA ≥1
Which of the following Gram-negative bacteria is NOT commonly associated with sepsis?
Which of the following Gram-negative bacteria is NOT commonly associated with sepsis?
- Klebsiella
- E. coli
- Pseudomonas
- Listeria (correct)
What is the recommended timing for obtaining blood cultures in a septic patient?
What is the recommended timing for obtaining blood cultures in a septic patient?
- Within 2 hours of presentation
- Prior to administering antimicrobials (correct)
- After administering antimicrobials
- Within 1 hour of presentation
What is the primary goal of antimicrobial selection in sepsis?
What is the primary goal of antimicrobial selection in sepsis?
Which of the following is NOT a factor in the pathophysiology of sepsis?
Which of the following is NOT a factor in the pathophysiology of sepsis?
What is the rationale for administering broad-spectrum antimicrobials within 1 hour of presentation?
What is the rationale for administering broad-spectrum antimicrobials within 1 hour of presentation?
Which of the following is a common Gram-positive bacterium associated with sepsis?
Which of the following is a common Gram-positive bacterium associated with sepsis?
What is the primary goal of antimicrobial timing in sepsis?
What is the primary goal of antimicrobial timing in sepsis?
Which of the following is a critical aspect of identifying a septic patient?
Which of the following is a critical aspect of identifying a septic patient?
What is the primary role of the local immune response in sepsis?
What is the primary role of the local immune response in sepsis?
What is the primary goal for fluid management in septic patients?
What is the primary goal for fluid management in septic patients?
Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for sepsis?
Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for sepsis?
What is the recommended first-line vasopressor in septic shock?
What is the recommended first-line vasopressor in septic shock?
What is the primary mechanism of corticosteroids in septic shock?
What is the primary mechanism of corticosteroids in septic shock?
What is the recommended duration of corticosteroid therapy in septic shock?
What is the recommended duration of corticosteroid therapy in septic shock?
Which of the following antibiotics provides gram-positive coverage?
Which of the following antibiotics provides gram-positive coverage?
What is the recommended timing for administering antibiotics in septic patients?
What is the recommended timing for administering antibiotics in septic patients?
What is the primary complication of fluid management in septic patients?
What is the primary complication of fluid management in septic patients?
What is the name of the study that found that stress-dose steroids plus fludrocortisone may improve mortality and decrease vasopressor use?
What is the name of the study that found that stress-dose steroids plus fludrocortisone may improve mortality and decrease vasopressor use?
What is the maximum daily dose of hydrocortisone recommended for septic shock patients?
What is the maximum daily dose of hydrocortisone recommended for septic shock patients?
What is the primary issue in hypovolemic shock?
What is the primary issue in hypovolemic shock?
What is the effect of phenylephrine on systemic vascular resistance?
What is the effect of phenylephrine on systemic vascular resistance?
What is the main difference between sepsis and septic shock?
What is the main difference between sepsis and septic shock?
What is the primary effect of dopamine at low doses?
What is the primary effect of dopamine at low doses?
What is the primary issue in cardiogenic shock?
What is the primary issue in cardiogenic shock?
What is the effect of norepinephrine on cardiac output?
What is the effect of norepinephrine on cardiac output?
What is the primary issue in distributive shock?
What is the primary issue in distributive shock?
What is the effect of dobutamine on systemic vascular resistance?
What is the effect of dobutamine on systemic vascular resistance?
What is the primary issue in obstructive shock?
What is the primary issue in obstructive shock?
What is the effect of vasopressin on systemic vascular resistance?
What is the effect of vasopressin on systemic vascular resistance?
