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The most common sequela (disease) for influenza in adults is?
1. sinusitis
2. hepatitis
3. pneumonia
4. bronchitis

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pneumonia- >90% of deaths in older adults happen because of pneumonia. Pneumonia is the most common cause of death & most common reason for hospital admission in older patients with influenza. Annual influenza is recommended for adults.

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The second leading cough in adults is caused by?

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asthma

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20 year old cough, night sweats, & weight loss how should this student be screened for TB?

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a TB skin test first to decrease risk of radiation

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The female pt. who uses steroids and smokes . . . who is also 75 years old is also at risk for?

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osteoporosis

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What is used to dx COPD?

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pulmonary function tests or spirometry

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What is always present in COPD?

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obstructive airways not completely reversible with med use.

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productive cough is more common in patients with

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chronic bronchitis

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The most common pneumonia is?

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streptococcus pneumonia this is the most common pathogen in CAP (community acquired pneumonia)

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hypercapnia is more common in patients with

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emphysema air trappings can occur

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pneumococcal pneumonia is associated with what colored sputum?

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rust colored sputum

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scant or watery sputum is associated with atypical pathogens like

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Mycoplasma & Chlamydophilia pneumonia

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thick discolored sputum indicates?

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bacterial pneumonia

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44 year old non-smoker dx with pneumonia what med would be used to treat him?

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amoxicillin 1 gram TID

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pneumonia levofloaxin treatment for patients with?

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commorbidies

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what is the definitive test used for dx of TB

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sputum culture

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