10 - Lung infection Flashcards
1
Q
What is the most common cause of community acquired pneumonia?
A
(a large proportion we don't know what the cause is) S.Pneumoniae Myxoplasma pneumoniae Staph. aureus Chlamydophila pnauemoniae
2
Q
What is the most common cause of hospital acquired pneumonia?
A
S. aureus
P. aeruginosa
E. coli
3
Q
What is the difference between typical and atypical pathogens in CAP?
A
atypical are not covered by standard penicillin antibiotics and require more specific antibiotics to treat
4
Q
Give some example of typical and atypical pathogens in CAP
A
common ‘typical’:
- S. pneumoniae
- Haemophilus influenza
atypical pathogens:
- mycoplasma pneumoniae
- chlamydia pneumoniae
5
Q
How is pneumonia treated?
A
supportive therapy - oxygen (for hypoxia) - fluids (for dehydration) - analgesia (for pain) antibiotic therapy
