Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia Manifestations Quiz

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What are the two most important proteins for influenza virus virulence?

Hemoglobin and Nucleic Acid

RNA Polymerase and DNA Helicase

Protease and Polymerase

Hemagglutinin and Neuraminidase (correct)

How does Hemagglutinin facilitate the attachment of the influenza virus to its cellular target?

By cleaving sialic acid residues (correct)

By inhibiting sodium channels

By activating caspases

By releasing danger signals

What is the role of Neuraminidase in the influenza virus life cycle?

Activates host cells msn RNA translation

Prevents fluid accumulation in the alveolar lumen

Facilitates release of newly formed virions by cleaving sialic acid residues (correct)

Induces apoptosis in infected cells

What cytopathic changes does the influenza virus elicit in pneumocytes?

Inhibits sodium channels and produces electrolyte and water shifts Signup and view all the answers

In severe cases, what can exacerbate severe pulmonary disease caused by viral infection?

Superimposed bacterial pneumonia, commonly caused by S. aureus Signup and view all the answers

What is a common cause of lung abscess?

Aspiration of infective material Signup and view all the answers

Which type of pneumonia is more common in patients with severe underlying diseases or immunosuppression?

Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia Signup and view all the answers

What is the most common isolates in Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia?

Gram-positive cocci Signup and view all the answers

What is a risk factor for developing lung abscess?

Severe dysphagia Signup and view all the answers

What characterizes the size and location of pulmonary abscesses that develop in the course of pneumonia or bronchiectasis?

Multiple, basal, and diffusely scattered Signup and view all the answers

Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia Manifestations Quiz

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What are the two most important proteins for influenza virus virulence?

How does Hemagglutinin facilitate the attachment of the influenza virus to its cellular target?

What is the role of Neuraminidase in the influenza virus life cycle?

What cytopathic changes does the influenza virus elicit in pneumocytes?

In severe cases, what can exacerbate severe pulmonary disease caused by viral infection?

What is a common cause of lung abscess?

Which type of pneumonia is more common in patients with severe underlying diseases or immunosuppression?

What is the most common isolates in Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia?

What is a risk factor for developing lung abscess?

What characterizes the size and location of pulmonary abscesses that develop in the course of pneumonia or bronchiectasis?

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