respiratory

Question 1

What does NICE CKS stand for?

Answer 1

National Institute for Health and Care Excellence Clinical Knowledge Summaries

Question 2

True or False: The NICE CKS guidelines are only applicable in hospital settings.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

What is the primary purpose of the NICE CKS pneumonia guidelines?

Answer 3

To provide evidence-based recommendations for the diagnosis and management of pneumonia.

Question 4

Fill in the blank: The two main types of pneumonia addressed in the NICE CKS guidelines are _____ pneumonia and _____ pneumonia.

Answer 4

community-acquired; hospital-acquired

Question 5

What is the most common cause of community-acquired pneumonia according to NICE CKS?

Answer 5

Streptococcus pneumoniae

Question 6

Which diagnostic tool is recommended for assessing pneumonia severity?

Answer 6

CURB-65 score

Question 7

What does CURB-65 stand for?

Answer 7

Confusion, Urea, Respiratory rate, Blood pressure, Age 65 or older

Question 8

True or False: Antibiotics should be prescribed for all patients with pneumonia.

Answer 8

False

Question 9

What is the recommended first-line antibiotic for treating community-acquired pneumonia in adults?

Answer 9

Amoxicillin

Question 10

What should be considered when treating pneumonia in patients with penicillin allergy?

Answer 10

Use a macrolide or doxycycline.

Question 11

Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a typical symptom of pneumonia? A) Cough B) Fever C) Rash D) Chest pain

Answer 11

C) Rash

Question 12

What is the recommended duration of antibiotic treatment for community-acquired pneumonia in adults?

Answer 12

5 to 7 days

Question 13

What follow-up action is recommended for patients who do not improve after initial treatment for pneumonia?

Answer 13

Reassess the patient and consider alternative diagnoses or treatment.

Question 14

True or False: Vaccination is recommended as a preventative measure for pneumonia.

Answer 14

True

Question 15

Which vaccine is recommended to prevent pneumococcal pneumonia?

Answer 15

Pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine (PPV) or Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV)

Question 16

What is the role of chest X-ray in diagnosing pneumonia according to NICE CKS?

Answer 16

To confirm the diagnosis and assess the extent of disease.

Question 17

Fill in the blank: Patients with severe pneumonia may require _____ care.

Answer 17

intensive

Question 18

What is a significant risk factor for developing pneumonia in adults?

Answer 18

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)

Question 19

Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a common complication of pneumonia? A) Diabetes B) Lung abscess C) Hypertension D) Asthma

Answer 19

B) Lung abscess

Question 20

What should be done for patients with pneumonia who have a history of recent travel?

Answer 20

Consider atypical pathogens and additional investigations.

Question 21

True or False: All patients with pneumonia should be admitted to the hospital.

Answer 21

False

Question 22

What does the ‘S’ in CURB-65 indicate?

Answer 22

Systolic blood pressure

Question 23

What is the NICE CKS recommendation for patients with pneumonia who are immunocompromised?

Answer 23

Consider broader spectrum antibiotics.

Question 24

Fill in the blank: The _____ score helps determine if a patient with pneumonia needs to be hospitalized.

Answer 24

CURB-65

Question 25

What is the recommended action for patients who smoke and have pneumonia?

Answer 25

Encourage smoking cessation.

Question 26

What should be monitored in patients receiving antibiotics for pneumonia?

Answer 26

Response to treatment and potential side effects.