Small Group: Respiratory Infections I Flashcards

1
Q

Runny nose is more typical of _____________ infections.

A

viral

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2
Q

What are the most common causes of lobar pneumonia?

A

S. pneumoniae is the most common cause followed by H. influenzae, but S. aureus is the most common cause of post-viral secondary pneumonia.

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3
Q

What can cause dry mucous membranes?

A

Dehydration or hyperventilation

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4
Q

What are bronchial breath sounds?

A

When there is consolidation in the lungs, the solidity transmits sounds more readily and the breath sounds appear louder.

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5
Q

What is empiric treatment for inpatient pneumonia?

A

Ceftriaxone and azithromycin

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6
Q

What are usual symptoms of pneumonia?

A
Fever
Pleuritic chest pain
Dyspnea
Crackles
Dullness to percussion
Egophony
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7
Q

Why is pneumonia treated based on clinical picture?

A

Studies have shown that performing Gram stains or PCRs was not superior to treating based on overall findings.

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8
Q

_____________ are recommended in the treatment of aspiration pneumonia.

A

Augmentin and clindamycin

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