Case Pres: CAP Flashcards
Streptococcus pneumoniae
most common cause of CAP
Which of the following is TRUE regarding the development of pneumonia?
A) Pneumonia is an acute inflammatory condition within the parenchyma of the lung.
B) Immunocompromised individuals are at an increased risk of developing pneumonia.
C) Pneumonia often develops as a consequence of bacterial colonization and microaspiration of upper respiratory tract secretions during a period of impaired host pulmonary defense mechanisms.
ALL OF THE ABOVE
Which of the following is TRUE regarding the classification of pneumonia?
Pneumonia is broadly classified as either healthcare-associated or nosocomial.
Approximately how many adult outpatient visits are related to community-acquired pneumonia annually?
4.2 million
4 . All of the following are risk factors for community-acquired pneumonia, EXCEPT:
A) Female gender
Approximately what percentage of adult cases of community-acquired pneumonia involve both bacterial and viral pathogens?
30% of adult cases of CAP
All of the following are common symptoms of community-acquired pneumonia in adults, EXCEPT:
Sputum production
In adults with community-acquired pneumonia, which of the following is NOT among the minor criteria that would suggest the need for ICU admission?
C) Decreased respiratory rate
Which of the following statements regarding viral and bacterial causes of community- acquired pneumonia in children is TRUE?
As many as 80% of cases of community- acquired pneumonia in children younger than 2 years of age can be attributed to a virus.
All of the following signs and symptoms may predict a likelihood of community-acquired pneumonia in children, EXCEPT:
Rales
Which of the following laboratory tests is recommended for diagnosis of community- acquired pneumonia in children?
Rapid antigen testing
For fully immunized infants and school- aged children who are hospitalized with community-acquired pneumonia, treatment with which antibiotic is recommended?
ampicillin or penicillin G
The primary preventive strategy for community-acquired pneumonia is
immunization with pneumococcal and influenza vaccines.
According to national surveys, what is the overall rate of pneumococcal vaccination among adults 65 years of age and older?
69%
Which of the following pathogens is most frequently identified as the cause of mild-to-moderate pneumonia in long-term care facilities?
S. pneumoniae and H. influenzae