2. Bronchopneumonia

Question 1

Definition

Answer 1

Inflammation of terminal bronchi involving several lobes caused by bacteria

Question 2

Causes

Answer 2

• Streptococcus Pneumoniae

- Mycoplasma Pneumoniae

Question 3

Clinical Manifestations

Answer 3

• malaise
• high fever
• tachypnea
• tachycardia
• mucopurulent expectorant

Question 4

Diagnostic Tests

Answer 4

1. Chest X-ray
2. Sputum analysis
3. Pleura Fluid C and S

Question 5

Treatment

Answer 5

1. Antibiotics (penicillin)
2. Oxygen administration
3. Antipyretic
4. Bronchodilator through nebulizer

Question 6

Complications

Answer 6

• pleuritis (inflammation of pleura)

- lung abscess (infection of lung)