Skin Infections Quiz
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Which organism is the predominant cause of impetigo?

  • MRSA
  • Erythromycin
  • Streptococcus
  • Staphylococcus aureus (correct)

    • What is the recommended treatment for impetigo?

  • Topical antibiotics only
  • Both oral and topical antibiotics (correct)
  • No treatment required
  • Oral antibiotics only

    • What is the term commonly used to describe cellulitis when the face is affected?

  • Impetigo
  • Bullae
  • Exfoliative toxin
  • Erysipelas (correct)

    • Which of the following is a common complication of cellulitis?

    <p>Cutaneous hemorrhage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended oral therapy for nonpurulent, uncomplicated cellulitis?

    <p>Cephalexin 500 mg 4 times a day</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a high-risk symptom for serious infection in cellulitis?

    <p>Pain disproportionate to physical findings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the drug of choice for hospitalized patients with severe cellulitis suspected or confirmed to be caused by MRSA?

    <p>Vancomycin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which organism is the most common cause of erysipelas?

    <p>Streptococcus pyogenes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the risk factors for developing erysipelas?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which clinical feature is characteristic of erysipelas?

    <p>Dimpled appearance of affected skin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most common cause of cellulitis?

    <p>Staphylococcus aureus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a characteristic of cellulitis?

    <p>Induration of skin and subcutaneous tissue</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended treatment for skin abscess?

    <p>Incision and drainage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a risk factor for developing cellulitis?

    <p>Poor hygiene</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a common site for cellulitis?

    <p>Legs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which organism is the most common cause of erysipelas?

    <p>Streptococcus pneumoniae</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a common complication of cellulitis?

    <p>Abscess</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended treatment duration for erysipelas?

    <p>10-14 days</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a common symptom of cellulitis?

    <p>Localized erythema</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a risk factor for developing impetigo?

    <p>Nasopharyngeal carriage of Staphylococcus aureus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended treatment for extensive or resistant impetigo lesions in immunocompromised patients?

    <p>Clindamycin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which toxin is responsible for the formation of bullae in bullous impetigo?

    <p>Exfoliative toxin produced by Staphylococci</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a risk factor for developing impetigo?

    <p>Chronic nasopharyngeal carriage of Staphylococcus or Streptococci</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended treatment for nonbullous impetigo?

    <p>Topical mupirocin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a characteristic feature of erysipelas?

    <p>Involvement of the face</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following organisms is the most common cause of cellulitis?

    <p>Staphylococcus aureus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which clinical feature is characteristic of erysipelas?

    <p>Dimpled skin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most common cause of erysipelas?

    <p>Streptococcus pyogenes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a common complication of cellulitis?

    <p>Thrombophlebitis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a high-risk symptom for serious infection in cellulitis?

    <p>Skin anesthesia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a common site for cellulitis?

    <p>Groin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is the recommended treatment for carbuncles?

    <p>Surgical treatment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for developing impetigo?

    <p>Elderly</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a risk factor for developing impetigo?

    <p>Chronic nasopharyngeal carriage of Staphylococcus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a common site for cellulitis?

    <p>Legs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended treatment for extensive or resistant impetigo lesions in immunocompromised patients?

    <p>Clindamycin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a risk factor for developing cellulitis?

    <p>Immunocompromised state</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended oral therapy for nonpurulent, uncomplicated cellulitis?

    <p>Amoxicillin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a high-risk symptom for serious infection in cellulitis?

    <p>Skin sloughing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most common cause of cellulitis?

    <p>Staphylococcus aureus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which organism is NOT a common cause of erysipelas?

    <p>Klebsiella pneumoniae</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which clinical feature is NOT characteristic of erysipelas?

    <p>Blistered skin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which organism is the most common cause of cellulitis?

    <p>Streptococcus pyogenes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a common complication of cellulitis?

    <p>Cavernous sinus thrombosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a characteristic feature of impetigo?

    <p>Presence of bullae</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended treatment for impetigo?

    <p>Topical mupirocin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term commonly used to describe cellulitis when the face is affected?

    <p>Erysipelas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a high-risk symptom for serious infection in cellulitis?

    <p>Rapid progression</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended treatment for extensive or resistant impetigo lesions in immunocompromised patients?

    <p>Intravenous antibiotics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a common site for cellulitis?

    <p>Forehead</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended treatment for skin abscess?

    <p>Incision and drainage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a risk factor for developing erysipelas?

    <p>Nasopharyngeal infection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following organisms rarely causes erysipelas?

    <p>Haemophilus influenzae</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a characteristic feature of cellulitis?

    <p>Blistered skin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a common symptom of cellulitis?

    <p>Rigor</p> Signup and view all the answers

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