Pneuomina Flashcards
1
Q
what are the 3 most common causes of community acquired pneumonia?
A
Streptococcus pneumoniae
Haemophilus influenzae
Moraxella catarrhalis
2
Q
What factors in the resp system are an important part of the innate immune response in preventing infections in the lungs?
A
Mucus membrane and cilia
3
Q
What drug would you use to treat pneumonia? What group of antibiotics does it belong to
A
Amoxicillin
Penicillin-beta lactam