Cellulitis Management Quiz

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Which of the following is a common causative organism of cellulitis?

Escherichia coli

Staphylococcus aureus

Haemophilus influenzae

Streptococcus pyogenes

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

Fever

Localized warmth

Pruritus

Erythema

What is the most common site of occurrence for cellulitis?

Abdomen

Face

Back

Lower extremities

Which of the following laboratory tests is typically ordered in the evaluation of cellulitis?

Complete blood count (CBC)

Serum lipase

Thyroid function tests

Hepatic panel

What is the recommended first-line antibiotic for uncomplicated cellulitis?

Amoxicillin

Ciprofloxacin

Vancomycin

Cephalexin

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

Abscess formation

Sepsis

Necrotizing fasciitis

Myocardial infarction

What is the recommended duration of antibiotic treatment for cellulitis?

5 days

10 days

14 days

21 days

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

High dietary fiber intake

Regular exercise

Diabetes mellitus

Low blood pressure

Which imaging modality is most commonly used to evaluate for deep tissue involvement in severe cases of cellulitis?

Ultrasound

CT scan

MRI

X-ray

#10

Which of the following is a potential complication of cellulitis affecting the lower extremities?

Corneal ulceration

Venous stasis dermatitis

Achalasia

Femoral artery aneurysm

#11

Which of the following statements about cellulitis is FALSE?

It is typically a superficial skin infection.

It can occur at any age.

It always presents with fever.

It may require surgical drainage in some cases.

#12

Which of the following is a potential complication of facial cellulitis involving the periorbital area?

Hearing loss

Optic nerve damage

Speech impairment

Cranial nerve palsy