Chapter 4: Pneumonia Flashcards
What is Pneumonia?
An infection of one or both lungs.
What does Pneumonia causes?
Causes the alveoli (air sacs) to fill up with fluid or pus.
How many cases of Community-Acquired Pneumonia (CAP) are in the United States each year?
About four million cases.
What does Community-Acquired Pneumonia refers to?
To Pneumonia that develops in the community rather than in a hospital or nursing home.
What are the common symptoms of Pneumonia?
Fever, Chills, Shortness of breath, Chest pain with breathing and Cough that often produces green or yellow sputum.
What is the name of the most common type of bacterial cause of Pneumonia in the United States?
Streptococcus Pneumoniae.
Streptococcus Pneumoniae is also called?
Pneumococcal Pneumonia
What is one of the most effective ways to prevent Streptococcus Pneumoniae?
The Pneumococcal Vaccine.
What is the cause of at least 20 percent of cases in adults with Community-Acquired Pneumonia?
Viruses.
What is a common viral cause of Pneumonia?
Influenza (the flu).
How is Pneumonia diagnosed?
With medical history, physical examination and a Chest X-Ray.
What are some very effective treatment for bacterial Pneumonias?
Antibiotics.
How are Viral Pneumonias treated?
With medicines for pain, fever and breathing treatments to help loosen mucus.
