Exam 3 - SSTI and DFI Terrell

Question 1

SIRS criteria (4 things)

Answer 1

temp > 38 C or < 36 C
HR > 90
RR > 24
WBC > 12k or < 4k

Question 2

causative pathogen for non-purulent SSTIs

Answer 2

streptococcus spp.

Question 3

tx for mild non-purulent SSTIs (4)

Answer 3

pen VK
cephalosporin
dicloxacillin
clindamycin

(oral only)

Question 4

which of the following is NOT used for tx of mild non-purulent SSTIs?

a. clindamycin
b. ceftriaxone
c. pen VK
d. dicloxacillin
e. cephalexin

Answer 4

b. ceftriaxone (only use oral for mild disease)

Question 5

tx for moderate non-purulent SSTIs (4)

Answer 5

penicillin
ceftriaxone
cefazolin
clindamycin

(IV only)