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Pneumonia Flashcards

1
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Most common cause of PNA

A

Strep pneumo

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2
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young adults

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Mycoplasma

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3
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COPD, DM

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H. influenza, M. catarrhalis

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4
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Cool damp places, water coolers

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Legionella

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5
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nosocomial, NEUTROPENICS

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Pseudomonas

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6
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alcoholics, nursing home residents

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Klebsiella (posterior, lingular UPPER lobe)

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7
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cavities, lung abscess

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mixed flora

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8
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severe necrotizing PNA. Post influenza PNA

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S. aureus

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what is a good sputum sample?

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<10 epithelial cells and >25 WBCs

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10
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how to diagnose Bordetella pertussis?

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sputum PCR for Bordetella

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In patients with community-acquired pneumonia and risk factors for Pseudomonas aeruginosa infection, what treatment is recommended?

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dual therapy with antipseudomonal, antipneumococcal β-lactam, or an antipseudomonal carbapenem, and antipseudomonal quinolone agents is recommended for initial empiric therapy. Example - cefepime + cipro

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