Week 4 Pneumonia FITB

Question 1

Pneumonia can be classified into several types, including ____ and ____ pneumonia.

Answer 1

Community-acquired pneumonia, Hospital-acquired pneumonia

Question 2

Risk factors for pneumonia include ____ and ____ among others.

Answer 2

Age, Air pollution

Question 3

Immunosuppressant medications, such as ____ and ____ can contribute to pneumonia risk.

Answer 3

chemotherapy, corticosteroids

Question 4

Pneumonia can be caused by various microbes that reach the lungs through ____ or ____ of noxious substances.

Answer 4

inhalation, aspiration

Question 5

Common types of pneumonia include VAP and ____ pneumonia, as well as ____ pneumonia.

Answer 5

Fungal pneumonia, Aspiration pneumonia

Question 6

Patients on tube feeds may be at risk for pneumonia due to ____ and ____ factors.

Answer 6

aspiration, immobility

Question 7

Viral URTIs can be a risk factor for pneumonia, along with ____ and ____ conditions.

Answer 7

intubation, COPD

Question 8

The first 24 hours of infection in pneumonia may show symptoms like _____, _____, and pain with _____

Answer 8

mucous, fever, breathing

Question 9

During the initial days of pneumonia infection, symptoms may include _____ and _____

Answer 9

SOB, hypoxemia

Question 10

Bactericidal antibiotics can predispose patients to _____, such as _____

Answer 10

superinfections, clostridium difficile

Question 11

When using cephalosporins, caution should be taken with _____ due to the risk of _____

Answer 11

oral anticoagulants, bleeding

Question 12

In pharmacology, 1st generation antibiotics like Ancef and Keflex primarily target ____ bacteria and have limited effectiveness against ____ bacteria.

Answer 12

Gram +, Gram -

Question 13

The 3rd generation antibiotic Rocephin is known for its potency against ____ bacteria and some effectiveness against ____ bacteria.

Answer 13

Gram -, Gram +

Question 14

Common adverse effects of certain antibiotics include ____ and ____.

Answer 14

diarrhea, rash

Question 15

Potential cross-sensitivity with penicillins exists if the patient has a history of ____ to these medications.

Answer 15

allergies

Question 16

To maintain a patent airway and adequate oxygenation, you should ____ and ____ as needed.

Answer 16

suction, administer IV meds

Question 17

Incentive spirometry is used to encourage ____ and ____ in patients.

Answer 17

deep breathing, lung expansion

Question 18

Bacterial pneumonia is treated with _____, while viral pneumonia requires _____ and fungal pneumonia is treated with _____.

Answer 18

Antibiotic, Antiviral, Antifungals

Question 19

The pharmacological considerations for pneumonia include understanding the differences between _____, _____, and _____ treatments.

Answer 19

bacterial, viral, fungal