55 Questions
Which skin infection is characterized by crusting or bullae?
Impetigo
What is the predominant cause of impetigo?
Staphylococcus aureus
What is the recommended treatment for impetigo?
Topical mupirocin
Which of the following is a common complication of cellulitis?
Necrotizing fasciitis
What is the recommended oral therapy for nonpurulent, uncomplicated cellulitis?
Dicloxacillin
When should coverage for MRSA be considered in cellulitis patients?
All of the above
What are the high-risk symptoms for serious cellulitis infection?
All of the above
Which organism is the most common cause of erysipelas?
Streptococcus pyogenes
Which of the following is a risk factor for erysipelas?
Previous episode of cellulitis
What is the characteristic feature of erysipelas?
Well-demarcated raised erythema
Which organism is the most common cause of cellulitis?
Staphylococcus aureus
Which age group is most commonly affected by erysipelas?
Older people
Which organism rarely causes erysipelas?
Streptococcus pneumoniae
Which skin infection is characterized by a very sharp, raised border and may be finely dimpled like an orange skin?
Erysipelas
Which organism is the most common cause of cellulitis?
Streptococcus pyogenes
Which of the following is a characteristic feature of impetigo?
Presence of bullae
What is the recommended treatment for extensive or resistant impetigo lesions in immunocompromised patients?
Clindamycin
Which term is commonly used when the face is affected by a form of cellulitis characterized by pronounced superficial inflammation?
Erysipelas
Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for cellulitis?
Young age
What is the recommended oral therapy for nonpurulent, uncomplicated cellulitis?
Dicloxacillin
Which of the following is a characteristic feature of carbuncles?
Clusters of furuncles with necrosis of skin
What is the drug of choice for the treatment of severe cellulitis suspected or confirmed to be caused by MRSA?
Vancomycin
Which skin infection is commonly associated with a moist environment and poor hygiene?
Impetigo
What is the recommended treatment for impetigo?
Topical agents
Which organism is the predominant cause of impetigo?
Staphylococcus aureus
Which of the following is a risk factor for cellulitis?
Diabetes
What is the recommended treatment for a skin abscess?
Surgical incision and drainage
Which of the following is a characteristic feature of furuncles?
Clusters of inflamed hair follicles
What is the most common cause of cellulitis following vaccination or insect bite?
Streptococcus pyogenes
Which of the following is a risk factor for erysipelas?
Radiotherapy
Which of the following is a characteristic feature of cellulitis?
Positive blood culture
Which organism rarely causes erysipelas?
Klebsiella pneumoniae
Which of the following is a common complication of erysipelas?
Abscess
Which of the following is a risk factor for impetigo?
Chronic nasopharyngeal carriage of Staphylococcus aureus
Which of the following is a characteristic feature of erysipelas?
Superficial inflammation
What is the recommended treatment for cellulitis suspected or confirmed to be caused by MRSA?
Clindamycin or erythromycin
Which of the following is a characteristic feature of necrotizing fasciitis?
Pain disproportionate to physical findings
What is the recommended treatment for nonpurulent, uncomplicated cellulitis in patients allergic to penicillin?
Clindamycin
Which of the following is a risk factor for cellulitis?
Immunocompromised
What is the predominant cause of carbuncles?
Staphylococcus aureus
Which of the following is a characteristic feature of erysipelas?
Pronounced superficial inflammation and butterfly distribution
Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for cellulitis?
Nasopharyngeal infection
Which of the following organisms rarely causes erysipelas?
Streptococcus pneumoniae
Which of the following is the most common cause of cellulitis?
Streptococcus pyogenes
Which skin infection is commonly associated with a moist environment and poor hygiene?
Impetigo
What is the recommended treatment for extensive or resistant impetigo lesions in immunocompromised patients?
Clindamycin
Which term is commonly used when the face is affected by a form of cellulitis characterized by pronounced superficial inflammation?
Erysipelas
Which of the following is a common complication of erysipelas?
Infections at distant sites
Which of the following organisms rarely causes erysipelas?
Klebsiella pneumoniae
Which of the following is a risk factor for cellulitis?
All of the above
Which of the following is a characteristic feature of necrotizing fasciitis?
Rapidly spreading infection with skin sloughing
Which of the following is a characteristic feature of necrotizing fasciitis?
Pain disproportionate to physical findings
What is the recommended treatment for nonpurulent, uncomplicated cellulitis in patients allergic to penicillin?
Oral macrolide
Which of the following is a risk factor for cellulitis?
Poor nutrition
What is the recommended treatment for extensive or resistant impetigo lesions in immunocompromised patients?
Topical mupirocin
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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