Sepsis
This is the cardinal sign of the inflammatory response to sepsis.
Tachycardia
This pathogen is the most common cause of bacterial meningitis.
S. pneumoniae
This is the most common cause of fever of unknown origin in children.
Diptheria
This specific pathogen may cause tissue destruction associated with a pulmonary infection.
S. aureus
The time for which a broad spectrum antibiotic must be administered after recognition of sepsis.
1 hour
The 3 indications for proceeding to a lumber puncture before proceeding with a CT.
1. No focal deficits
2. No papilledema
3. No seizures
This crosses the blood-brain barrier and stimulate neurons within the hypothalamus and brainstem to increase the set point.
Prostaglandin E2
Endophthalmitis
Strep. pneumo
The 6 parameters of the NEWS-2 used to identify hospitalized patients at risk of developing sepsis/septic shock.
1. respiratory rate
2. oxygen saturation
3. systolic BP
4. pulse rate
5. LOC
6. temperature
Pain or spasm when attempting to extend the patient's leg when the hip is in a flexed position indicates this positive sign.
Kernig's sign
Acetaminophen
The pharmaceutical agent used for a pediatric patient that presents with sore throat, drooling, inspiratory strider, dysphagia, and "thumb sign" on lateral neck XR.
Cefotaxime or ceftriaxone
Spread of bacteria to other alveoli occurs through this pathway.
Pores of Kohn
The inflammatory response of this type of bacteria (gram positive or negative) occurs when peptidoglycan and lipoteichoic acid stimulate TLR.
gram positive
The pathogen suspected in a patient presenting with abrupt onset of fever, altered mental status, and nuchal rigidity with a known history of consuming contaminated food.
Listeria monocytogenes
The 3 components needed when taking a history from a patient with a fever of unknown origin.
Characterizing the host (immunosuppression, family hx)
Exposure risk (medication, travel, animals, occupation)
Features of illness (pattern of fever)
The most dangerous form of sinusitis due to its close proximity to many vital neurological structures.
This lab may be helpful in determining bacterial versus a viral pathogen as well as help guide antibiotic therapy in hospitalized patients.
Serum procalcitonin
These 2 antibiotics are recommended for the treatment of sepsis caused by enterobacter.
Pip/tazo & an aminoglycoside
This is the drug you would use in a patient with encephalitis pending results of diagnostic studies.
Acyclovir
The 3 components that compose the definition of a fever of unknown origin.
Temperature (>38 degrees C on several occasions)
Fever duration (>3 weeks)
No diagnosis (after 3 OP visits, 3 days inpatient, or 1 week of intelligent and invasive ambulatory investigation)
The pathogen suspected in patient who presents with eye pain, headache, photophobia, vesicular rash and unresponsive and enlarged pupil (Hutchinson's sign).
Varicella zoster virus
Patient is a 65 y/o seen in the OP setting for a follow-up from his hospitalization following a right MCA CVA. His has mild hemiparesis of his upper and lower extremity as well as persisting dysphagia. You find out he has pneumonia as a result of his dysphagia.
This is the pharmaceutical treatment you may choose to treat his pneumonia.
Amp/Sulb
or
Amoxicillin and Metronidazole
or
Clindamycin