PHCY 631: Osteomyelitis Questions and Answers Graded A+
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PHCY 631: Osteomyelitis
PHCY 631: Osteomyelitis Questions and
Answers Graded A+
A 60-year-old patient presents with signs of acute osteomyelitis. What is the most likely clinical
feature?
A) Localized pain, redness, and swelling over the affected bone
How does osteomyelitis affect blood flow in the affected a...
PHCY 631: Osteomyelitis Questions and
Answers Graded A+
A 60-year-old patient presents with signs of acute osteomyelitis. What is the most likely clinical
feature?
✔✔A) Localized pain, redness, and swelling over the affected bone
How does osteomyelitis affect blood flow in the affected area?
✔✔A) It reduces blood flow, leading to ischemia and necrosis of the bone tissue
What is the role of intravenous antibiotics in the management of osteomyelitis?
✔✔A) To achieve high drug concentrations at the site of infection and eradicate bacteria
In patients with chronic osteomyelitis, what is the most common reason for treatment failure?
✔✔A) The presence of biofilm-forming bacteria on the bone surface
How does diabetes increase the risk of developing osteomyelitis?
✔✔A) Diabetes impairs immune function and delays wound healing, increasing infection risk
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,What is a major complication that can result from untreated osteomyelitis?
✔✔A) Chronic bone infection and potential for limb amputation
What is the significance of blood cultures in osteomyelitis diagnosis?
✔✔A) Blood cultures help identify the specific pathogen responsible for the infection
Which of the following conditions is commonly associated with osteomyelitis in pediatric
patients?
✔✔A) Hematogenous spread from a distant infection, such as respiratory tract infection
How is osteomyelitis in infants typically treated?
✔✔A) With a combination of intravenous antibiotics and sometimes surgical drainage
In chronic osteomyelitis, what is the role of bone debridement surgery?
✔✔A) To remove necrotic bone and soft tissue, helping to control infection
What is the most important factor in preventing osteomyelitis in post-surgical patients?
✔✔A) Proper aseptic technique during surgery and appropriate postoperative wound care
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, What is a common laboratory finding in patients with osteomyelitis?
✔✔A) Elevated white blood cell count (WBC) and C-reactive protein (CRP) levels
How do osteomyelitis and septic arthritis differ in terms of presentation?
✔✔A) Osteomyelitis presents with localized bone pain, while septic arthritis involves joint pain
and swelling
What is the recommended duration for antibiotic therapy in osteomyelitis?
✔✔A) Typically 4-6 weeks, depending on the severity and response to treatment
How does osteomyelitis typically present in a patient with a compromised immune system?
✔✔A) The presentation may be subtle, with less obvious pain and swelling, but often
accompanied by fever
What is the role of hyperbaric oxygen therapy in treating osteomyelitis?
✔✔A) It enhances the healing of infected tissues by increasing oxygen supply and supporting
immune function
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