Community acquired pneumonia Flashcards
1
Q
Pathogenesis
A
Aspiration of oropharyngeal secretion
Inspiration of aerosols
Hematogenous spreading
2
Q
S/S of CAP
A
cough, chest pain, SOB, hypoxia, fever, chills, tachypnea, tachycardia, hypotension, leukocytosis, fatigue, anorexia, nausea, change in mental status
3
Q
On physical examination of CAP
A
diminished breath sounds over affected area
inspiration cackles during lung expansion
4
Q
radiographic findings
A
Chest Xray/ CT
- new infiltrates, dense consolidations fdg
