Abstract
The following questions for SVU-CME examination are based on the article entitled “Infected Internal Jugular Vein Thrombosis Associated with Lemierre Syndrome” by Lisa G. Stover.
Both true/false and multiple choice questions are included. There is only one (1) correct answer for the multiple choice test items. Answer all the questions as listed below. One (1) SVU-CME will be awarded for successful completion of this test with a grade of 80% or more.
Lemierre Syndrome is caused by
A virus
A breakdown of the RBC wall
An infectious process
Aerobic bacteria
Lemierre Syndrome is common.
True
False
Sore throat in Lemierre Syndrome may be complicated with
Orthopedic back problems
Ulcer
Atherosclerosis
Septic emboli
Lemierre Syndrome is characterized by anaerobic bacteria
True
False
Anaerobic bacteria require oxygen to grow
True
False
Lemierre Syndrome is seen in
Infants
Adults
Seniors
Children and teens
The mortality rate of Lemierre Syndrome is
0%
12%
17%
28%
In this case the precursor of the IJV thrombus was
Leg edema
Peritonsillar abscess
Septic emboli to the lungs
Death
Seeing swollen lymph nodes and IJV thrombus in young patients should suggest Lemierre Syndrome
True
False
Lemierre Syndrome was first noted in 1936 and is referred to as
The forgotten disease
Legionnaire's disease
The swollen neck disease
The remembered disease
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