Pneumonia Flashcards
1
Q
To call something pneumonia there has to be what on X-ray?
A
A new shadowing
2
Q
What curb score has an increased risk of death by 21 times?
A
3 or more
3
Q
What will help you determine whether the patient is septic or not?
A
Urea will let you know if the boys student is dehydrated or not (therefore underperfusing)
4
Q
What are the most common causes of pneumonia
A
Strep pneumonia
H influenza
5
Q
Empyema is a main complication of pneumonia. What are the main signs of this?
A
Worsening despite abx Persistent swinging fever Persistent or climbing CRP Dropping albumin General deterioration
