pneumonia Flashcards
Which of the following is a common symptom of typical pneumonia?
A) Sudden onset of fever/chills
B) Gradual onset
C) Dry “hacking” cough
D) Absence of cough
Answer: A) Sudden onset of fever/chills
What symptom is characteristic of atypical pneumonia?
A) Rust-colored sputum
B) Productive cough
C) Dry “hacking” cough
D) Sudden onset of symptoms
Answer: C) Dry “hacking” cough
Which bacterium is the most common cause of typical community-acquired pneumonia?
A) Klebsiella pneumoniae
B) Streptococcus pneumoniae
C) Legionella pneumophila
D) Chlamydia pneumoniae
B) Streptococcus pneumoniae
Which of the following is a red flag indicating severe pneumonia requiring hospitalization?
A) Mild headache
B) Respiratory rate 30 BPM or above
C) Slight fatigue
D) Intermittent leg cramps
Answer: B) Respiratory rate 30 BPM or above
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Which antibiotic is recommended for community-acquired pneumonia in a patient with no comorbidities?
A) Amoxicillin
B) Ciprofloxacin
C) Vancomycin
D) Metronidazole
Answer: A) Amoxicillin
Which CURB-65 score suggests the need for ICU consideration for a pneumonia patient?
A) 0-1
B) 2
C) 3 or more
D) None of the above
Answer: C) 3 or more
What treatment is recommended for chest pain and myalgia in pneumonia patients?
A) Antihistamines
B) Analgesia
C) Antacids
D) Diuretics
Answer: B) Analgesia
Which of the following is an important aspect of patient education for someone with pneumonia?
A) Limiting all fluid intake
B) Smoking cessation
C) Avoiding all physical activity
D) Increasing salt intake
Answer: B) Smoking cessation
What vaccination is recommended for pneumonia prevention in patients?
A) Hepatitis B
B) Pneumococcal
C) MMR
D) HPV
Answer: B) Pneumococcal
How soon should a follow-up call be made after initial pneumonia treatment?
A) 24-48 hours
B) One week
C) One month
D) Six months
Answer: A) 24-48 hours
What complication might require referral to pulmonology in pneumonia patients?
A) Chronic kidney disease
B) Malignancy concerns
C) Diabetes
D) Hypertension
Answer: B) Malignancy concerns
pneumonia patient education
- Smoking cessation
- Vaccination
- Pneumococcal vaccination
- Prevnar 13
- Pneumovax
- Influenza
- COVID-19
Which antibiotic is recommended for pneumonia patients with no comorbidities or risk factors for resistant organisms?
A) Vancomycin
B) Amoxicillin
C) Ciprofloxacin
D) Metronidazole
Answer: B) Amoxicillin
For pneumonia patients with comorbidities such as chronic heart, lung, liver, or renal disease, which combination therapy is recommended?
A) Augmentin or cephalosporin and a macrolide or doxycycline
B) Amoxicillin and metronidazole
C) Ciprofloxacin and vancomycin
D) Doxycycline and metronidazole
Answer: A) Augmentin or cephalosporin and a macrolide or doxycycline
Which class of antibiotics is recommended for pneumonia patients with no comorbidities if resistance patterns are low?
A) Macrolide
B) Fluoroquinolone
C) Cephalosporin
D) Tetracycline
Answer: A) Macrolide
