Dunphy Brown missed questions Flashcards
The abx of choice for the tx of Streppococcus pneumoniae infection is
- dicloxacillin
- erythromycin
- PCN
- Ampicillin clavulanate
-PCN
Of all the adults who smoke, what percetnage who quit are successful in their efforts?
- 8%
- 15%
- 30%
- 2.5%
-8%
Which of the following underlying lung diseases is the most common cause of a secondary spontaneous pneumothorax?
- COPD
- lung abscess
- cystic fibrosis
- tuberculosis
-COPD
The 2 most predominant organisms constituting the normal flora of the oropharynx are
- Steptococci & Stahylococci
- Streptococci & Moraxella Catarrhalis
- Staphylococci & Candida albicans
- various protozoa & staphylococci
-Steptococci & Stahylococci
Hyperresonance on percussion of the chest occurs with
- emphysema
- pneumonia
- pleural effusion
- lung tumor
-emphysema
which statement about viral croup is typically true?
- children typically present with a high fever
- a persistent sever cough is usually present
- it is usually preceded by a prodromal period of 12-72 hours
- there is usually no complaint of hoarseness
-it is usually preceded by a prodromal period of 12-72 hours
which group is at the highest risk for TB?
- foreign born individuals
- substance abusers
- racial and ethnic minorities
- nursing home residents
-racial and ethnic minorities
Michael, age 52, has a gradual onset of dry cough, dyspnea, chills, fever, general malaise, HA, confusion, anorexia, diarrhea, myalgias, & arthralgias. Whic dx do you suspect?
-bronchopneumonia
-legionnaires’ disease
primary atypical pneumonia
pneumocystis jiroveci pneumonia
-legionnaires’ disease
the causative agent of the CAP seen most often in the client with an alcohol problem is
- pneumococcus
- mycoplasma
- legionella
- H. influenzae
-pneumococcus
unexplained nocturnal cough in an older adult should suggest
- allergies
- asthma
- CHF
- viral syndrome
-CHF
Which of the following individuals most likely will have a false-negative reaction to the Mantoux test?
- Marvin, age 57
- Jane, who is on a short course of corticosteroid therapy for an acute exacerbation of asthma
- Jerry, who has lymphoid leukemia
- Mary, who recently was exposed to someone coughing
-Jerry, who has lymphoid leukemia
Which of the following medications commonly prescribe for TB cannot be taken by pregnant women?
- INH
- RIF
- PZA
- EMB
-PZA
What should be considered in all clients with adult-onset asthma or in clients with asthma that worsens in adulthood?
- occupational asthma
- a suppress immune system
- another immunologic disease
- concurrent COPD
-occupational asthma
jessica, age 9 months, is brouht into the clinic by her mother. She has a low-grade fever, stridor with agitation, some retractions, and a cough, but not drooling. You dx viral croup. Your next step would be to
- hospitalize jessica
- start abx therapy
- order supportive tx
- begin tx with corticosteroids
-begin tx with corticosteroids
