55 Questions
Which organism is the predominant cause of impetigo?
Staphylococcus aureus
What is the recommended treatment for impetigo?
Both oral and topical antibiotics
What is the term commonly used to describe cellulitis when the face is affected?
Erysipelas
Which of the following is a common complication of cellulitis?
Cutaneous hemorrhage
What is the recommended oral therapy for nonpurulent, uncomplicated cellulitis?
Cephalexin 500 mg 4 times a day
Which of the following is a high-risk symptom for serious infection in cellulitis?
Pain disproportionate to physical findings
What is the drug of choice for hospitalized patients with severe cellulitis suspected or confirmed to be caused by MRSA?
Vancomycin
Which organism is the most common cause of erysipelas?
Streptococcus pyogenes
What are the risk factors for developing erysipelas?
All of the above
Which clinical feature is characteristic of erysipelas?
Dimpled appearance of affected skin
What is the most common cause of cellulitis?
Staphylococcus aureus
Which of the following is a characteristic of cellulitis?
Induration of skin and subcutaneous tissue
What is the recommended treatment for skin abscess?
Incision and drainage
Which of the following is a risk factor for developing cellulitis?
Poor hygiene
Which of the following is a common site for cellulitis?
Legs
Which organism is the most common cause of erysipelas?
Streptococcus pneumoniae
Which of the following is a common complication of cellulitis?
Abscess
What is the recommended treatment duration for erysipelas?
10-14 days
Which of the following is a common symptom of cellulitis?
Localized erythema
Which of the following is a risk factor for developing impetigo?
Nasopharyngeal carriage of Staphylococcus aureus
What is the recommended treatment for extensive or resistant impetigo lesions in immunocompromised patients?
Clindamycin
Which toxin is responsible for the formation of bullae in bullous impetigo?
Exfoliative toxin produced by Staphylococci
Which of the following is a risk factor for developing impetigo?
Chronic nasopharyngeal carriage of Staphylococcus or Streptococci
What is the recommended treatment for nonbullous impetigo?
Topical mupirocin
Which of the following is a characteristic feature of erysipelas?
Involvement of the face
Which of the following organisms is the most common cause of cellulitis?
Staphylococcus aureus
Which clinical feature is characteristic of erysipelas?
Dimpled skin
What is the most common cause of erysipelas?
Streptococcus pyogenes
Which of the following is a common complication of cellulitis?
Thrombophlebitis
Which of the following is NOT a high-risk symptom for serious infection in cellulitis?
Skin anesthesia
Which of the following is NOT a common site for cellulitis?
Groin
Which of the following is the recommended treatment for carbuncles?
Surgical treatment
Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for developing impetigo?
Elderly
Which of the following is a risk factor for developing impetigo?
Chronic nasopharyngeal carriage of Staphylococcus
Which of the following is a common site for cellulitis?
Legs
What is the recommended treatment for extensive or resistant impetigo lesions in immunocompromised patients?
Clindamycin
Which of the following is a risk factor for developing cellulitis?
Immunocompromised state
What is the recommended oral therapy for nonpurulent, uncomplicated cellulitis?
Amoxicillin
Which of the following is a high-risk symptom for serious infection in cellulitis?
Skin sloughing
What is the most common cause of cellulitis?
Staphylococcus aureus
Which organism is NOT a common cause of erysipelas?
Klebsiella pneumoniae
Which clinical feature is NOT characteristic of erysipelas?
Blistered skin
Which organism is the most common cause of cellulitis?
Streptococcus pyogenes
Which of the following is NOT a common complication of cellulitis?
Cavernous sinus thrombosis
Which of the following is a characteristic feature of impetigo?
Presence of bullae
What is the recommended treatment for impetigo?
Topical mupirocin
What is the term commonly used to describe cellulitis when the face is affected?
Erysipelas
Which of the following is a high-risk symptom for serious infection in cellulitis?
Rapid progression
What is the recommended treatment for extensive or resistant impetigo lesions in immunocompromised patients?
Intravenous antibiotics
Which of the following is a common site for cellulitis?
Forehead
What is the recommended treatment for skin abscess?
Incision and drainage
Which of the following is a risk factor for developing erysipelas?
Nasopharyngeal infection
Which of the following organisms rarely causes erysipelas?
Haemophilus influenzae
Which of the following is a characteristic feature of cellulitis?
Blistered skin
Which of the following is NOT a common symptom of cellulitis?
Rigor
Test your knowledge on common skin infections such as impetigo, erysipelas, and cellulitis with Dr. Joseph Thomas. Learn about the features, causes, and risk factors associated with these infections. Challenge yourself and improve your understanding of skin health.
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