Pediatric Infections: Community Acquired Pneumonia Flashcards
1
Q
Factors increasing pneumonia`
A
Prematurity, malnutrition, low socioeconomic status, exposure to tobacco smoke, child care attendance
2
Q
Most common cause of bacterial pneumonia
A
Streptococcus pneumoniae
3
Q
Causes of Viral pneumonia?
A
RSV, parainfluenza virus, adenovirus, human metapneumovirus, rhinovirus
4
Q
CAP more commonly seen in pre-school aged children?
A
Viral pneumonia
5
Q
Patient presentation of CAP?
A
Fever, respiratory distress, hypoxemia, cough
6
Q
More common with viral pneumonia
A
Wheezing
7
Q
More common with bacterial pneumonia
A
Crackles & Rales
8
Q
Prevention of CAP
A
Vaccinations
PCV13
H. influenza
Influenza
9
Q
Length of therapy for bacterial CAP?
A
10 days
10
Q
First line therapy for bacterial CAP?
A
High dose Amoxicllin
