Acute Bronchitis - URTI

Question 1

What are the most common respiratory viruses that could cause acute bronchitis?

Answer 1

• Rhinovirus
• Common cold
• Coronavirus (non-Covid-19)
• Adenovirus
• Influenza
• RSV

Question 2

What are the most common bacterial pathogens that could cause acute bronchitis?

Answer 2

• Mycoplasma pneumoniae
• Chlamydia pneumoniae
• Bordetella pertussis

Question 3

What is the common clinical presentation for acute bronchitis?

Answer 3

• Cough
• Rhonchi
• Bilateral rales
• Chest radiograph is usually normal
• HA, malaise
• Fever

Question 4

What is the hallmark clinical presentation of acute bronchitis?

Answer 4

Cough; starts as non-productive to mucopurulent sputum producing cough

Question 5

(T/F) - Supportive care is needed for acute bronchitis before administering antibiotics

Answer 5

TRUE

Question 6

Supportive care treatments include:

Answer 6

• APAP
• Ibuprofen
• Dextromethorphan
• Codeine
• Nasal decongestants

Question 7

(T/F) - Antibiotics are discouraged for routine use

Answer 7

TRUE

Question 8

Which patients should be considered antibiotics for acute bronchitis?

Answer 8

Persistent fever or respiratory Sx > 4-6 days

Question 9

What are the antibiotic options for acute bronchitis?

Answer 9

• Azithromycin
• Clarithromycin
• Erythromycin (E-mycin)
• Levofloxacin
• Moxifloxacin

Question 10

Which antibiotic is most commonly used for acute bronchitis?

Answer 10

Azithromycin

Question 11

Which antibiotic does not cover pseudomonas?

Answer 11

Moxifloxacin