Infectious Syndromes: Lung Abscess and Skin Infections Flashcards
Which of the following is true
A. Secondary lung abscess arise from aspiration
B. Secondary lung abscesses are principally caused by anaerobic bacteria
C. The most common location of secondary lung abscesses are the dependent segments of the lung
D. A common infectious cause of Secondary lung abscesses is Pseudomonas Aeruginosa
D.
An abscess of this size is less likely to respond to antibiotic therapy without additionally intervention A. > 0.5 cm in diameter B. > 2.5 cm in diameter C. >3 cm in diameter D. > 6 cm in diameter
> 6-8 cm in diameter
Recommended drug for a primary lung abscess is Clindamycin or
A. A third generation cephalosporin - Ex Ceftriaxone
B. B lactam/B lactamase combination- Co Amoxiclav
C. Fluoroquinoline- Moxifloxacin
D. Macrolide- Azithromycin
C
Caused by a DNA virus that infects the fingers of individuals who work around goats and sheep A. Smallpox B. Orf C. Rickettsialpox D. Molluscum contagiosum
B
Which of the following is true
A. Hot tub folliculitis is caused Water avian schistosomes
B. Swimmer’s itch is caused by Pseudomonas Aeruginosa
C. Impetigo contagiosa is caused by S. Pyogenes
D. Bullous impetigo is caused by S. Epidermidis
C
A. Hot tub folliculitis is caused Pseudomonas
B. Swimmer’s itch is caused by Schistosomes
C. Impetigo contagiosa is caused by S. Pyogenes
D. Bullous impetigo is caused by S. Aureus
Pyomyositis is usually due to: A. S. Aureus B. S. Epidermidis C. S. Pyogenes D. C. Perfringens
S. Aureus
Primary myositis May be induced by
A. S. Aureus
B. S. Epidermidis
C. S. Pyogenes
D. C. Perfringens
AKA Streptococcal necrotizing myositis
C.
Spontaneous non traumatic gangrene among patients with neutropenia, GI malignancy, diverticulosis or recent radiation therapy to the abdomen is most commonly caused by? A. C. Septicum B. C. Perfringens C. C. Histolyticum D. C. Sordellii
A.
Which of the following has been implicated in medically induced abortion
A. C. Septicum
B. C. Perfrignens
C. C. Histolyticum
D. C. Sordellii
D
Which of the following is true:
A. C. sordellii infection is common in elderly women with multiple comorbidities
B. Cbc shows markedly decreased WBCs
C. Cbc shows hemodilution
D. There is extensively peripheral edema and effusions
D
Primary treatment for Bacillary angiomatosis A. Vancomycin B. Oxacillin C. Acyclovir D. Erythromycin
D
Primary treatment for Necrotizing fasciitis due to Mixed aerobes and anaerobes
A. Clindamycin + Pen G
B. Clindamycin + Ampicillin + Ciprofloxacin
C. Vancomycin
D. Ampicillin sulbactam
B.
A. Clindamycin + Pen G: Necrotizing fasciitis due to group A strep/ Gas gangrene
B. Clindamycin + Ampicillin + Ciprofloxacin
C. Vancomycin - MRSA
D. Ampicillin sulbactam- animal bite with established infection
Primary treatment for animal bite prophylaxis A. Ampicillin sulbactam B. Clindamycin + ciprofloxacin C. Doxycycline D. Amoxicillin- clavulanate
D
A. Ampicillin sulbactam - Animal bite (with established infection)
B. Clindamycin + ciprofloxacin- Animal bite (with established infection)
C. Doxycycline - Alternative to Co Amox
D. Amoxicillin- clavulanate
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Furuncles <2.5 cm caused by MSSA and MRSA can be treated with A. Cold compress B. Moist heat C. Surgical drainage D. Radiotherapy
B
Primary treatment for Herpes simplex (primary genital) A. Famciclovir B. Valacylovir C. Pen G D. Acyclovir
D
A. Famciclovir- alternative
B. Valacylovir- alternative
C. Pen G
D. Acyclovir
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