Class 1

Question 1

Pneumonia

Answer 1

acute infection of the lung parenchyma

Question 2

Community acquired pneumonia

Answer 2

acute infection of the lung occurring in patients who have not been hospitalized or resided in a long term care facility within 14 days of the onset of symptoms; most commonly caused by streptococcus pneumoniae

Question 3

Aspiration

Answer 3

abnormal entry of material from the mouth or stomach into the trachea and lungs

Question 4

Opportunistic pneumonia

Answer 4

individuals at risk include those with altered immune responses, such as severe protein-calorie malnutrition or immunodeficiencies

Question 5

Tuberculosis

Answer 5

an infectious disease caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis; usually involves the lungs but any organ can be infected