Pneumonia Flashcards
1
Q
What is pneumonia
A
Disease that causes inflammation of the lungs
2
Q
Causes of pneumonia
A
Viral or bacterial
3
Q
Common viral cause
A
RSV
Adenovirus
Parainfluenza
4
Q
Common Bacterial cause
A
Strep
5
Q
Has the greatest incident rate for pneumonia
A
Children under 4 years
6
Q
Mycotic pneumonia
A
Walking pneumonia
7
Q
Who normally gets Mycotic pneumonia
A
Teens
8
Q
Aspiration pneumonia
A
Occurs when something other than air has gotten into the lungs
9
Q
Manifestations of Pneumonia
A
Fine crackles or Rhonchi
Diminished breathe sounds
Abdominal distention
Back pain
High fever
Chest pain
10
Q
Treatment for viral pneumonia
A
Hydration
antipyretics
Nebulizers
11
Q
Treatment for Bacterial pneumonia
A
Antibiotics
