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Penumonia Flashcards

1
Q

Which lung is more commonly affected by aspiraiton pneumonia?

A

Right lung due to wider bronchus

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What is aspiration pneumonia due to?

A

Foreign materials gaining entry to the bronchial tree

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Who is more commonly affected by aspiration pneumonia?

A

Patients with an incompetent swallowing mechanism

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4
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What can cause an incompetent swallowing mechanism?

A

Stroke
MS
Alcohol

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Who is more commonly affected by klebsiella pneumonia?

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Alcoholics
Elderly

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How is the sputum produced by someone with klebsiella pneumonia described?

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‘red-currant jelly’ sputum

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Which part of the lung is usually affected by klebsiella pneumonia?

A

Upper lobes

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How can the pneumonia caused by klebsiella be described?

A

Cavitating pneumonia

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9
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What are the possible complications that can result from klesiella pneumonia?

A

Lung abscess
Empyema

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10
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What is Legionella pneumophila associated with?

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Legionnaires disease

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