Case 9 Pnemonoa Flashcards
1
Q
What is the most common cause of pneumonia
A
Streptococcus pneumoniae
2
Q
Does the cxr have to be abnormal in pneumonia
A
Yes
3
Q
What is cause of increase WCc
Neutrophilia
Neutropenia
Lymphopenia
A
Infection
Bacterial infection
Viral
Severe infection
4
Q
Platelets high or low. Can be indicative of
A
Inflammatory process in keeping with diagnosis of antibiotics infection
5
Q
What type of pneumonia is associated with diabetes and alcoholic patients and is associated with upper lobe lung
A
Klebsiella pneumonia
6
Q
What’s most. Common ecg change in pulm embolism
A
Sinus tachycardia
