Exam 2 - Pneumonia

Question 1

lung infection causing inflammation in the airways and fluid or exudate buildup in the alveoli

Answer 1

pneumonia

Question 2

the biggest risk factor for pneumonia is ____

Answer 2

underlying lung condition

Question 3

systemic s/s of pneumonia

Answer 3

fever, chills, malaise, loss of appetite, myalgia

Question 4

pulmonary s/s of pneumonia

Answer 4

(1) cough
(2) dyspnea
(3) pleuritic chest pain
(4) increased RR
(5) labored breathing
(6) crackles
(7) rhonchi
(8) wheezing
(9) low O2

Question 5

which labs / diagnostics will help determine pneumonia?

Answer 5

(1) increased WBC
(2) sputum culture
(3) blood culture
(4) ABGs
(5) electrolytes, BUN, creatinine
(6) chest x-ray

Question 6

what are the 4 main priorities r/t pneumonia?

Answer 6

(1) impaired gas exchange
(2) possible airway obstruction
(3) possible sepsis
(4) anxiety

Question 7

name at least 3 interventions for impaired gas exchange

Answer 7

(1) elevate HOB
(2) early mobilization
(3) supplemental O2
(4) incentive spirometry
(5) cough deep breathing
(6) bronchodilators

Question 8

Name the two drugs used to treat pneumonia

Answer 8

(1) cephalosporins / beta-lactam
(2) fluoroquinolone

Question 9

____ is an example of a cephalosporin used to treat pneumonia

Answer 9

ceftriaxone

Question 10

what is the action of ceftriaxone?

Answer 10

antibiotic effective against broad spectrum

Question 11

____ is a rare side effect of ceftriaxone

Answer 11

allergic rxn and anaphylaxis

Question 12

____ is an example of a fluoroquinolone

Answer 12

levofloxacin

Question 13

what is the action of levofloxacin?

Answer 13

broad spectrum abx for respiratory infections

Question 14

side effects of fluoroquinolones

Answer 14

(1) N/V
(2) swelling of tendon
(3) C. diff
(4) yeast infections

Question 15

what is the main teaching for taking fluoroquinolones?

Answer 15

(1) take with food
(2) avoid sun exposure
(3) complete course