Lung Infections and Pathophysiology
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What is a common cause of respiratory infection?

  • Fungi infection (correct)
  • Gastrointestinal bleeding
  • Aspiration of gastric contents
  • Inhalation of toxic gases

What is an example of a non-infectious cause of lung damage?

  • Aspiration of gastric contents (correct)
  • Protozoa infection
  • Viral infection
  • Bacterial infection

What type of pathogen can cause infection to the lung?

  • Fungi and protozoa
  • Bacteria and fungi
  • Virus and bacteria (correct)
  • Virus and protozoa

What is a possible complication of gastric contents aspiration?

<p>Respiratory infection (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a type of respiratory condition that can be caused by inhalation of toxic gases?

<p>Pulmonary fibrosis (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of pneumonia?

<p>Acute inflammation of the lung parenchyma (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of medication is used to manage asthma?

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the classification of pneumonia in terms of the respiratory tract?

<p>Lower respiratory tract infection (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is not a type of pneumonia?

<p>Gastrointestinal bleeding (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary site of inflammation in pneumonia?

<p>Lung parenchyma (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the inflammation of the pleural?

<p>Pleuritis (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a type of systemic infection?

<p>Septicemia (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for pus in the lung?

<p>Empyema (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a complication of respiratory infections?

<p>Respiratory failure (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the accumulation of fluid in the pleural space?

<p>Pleural effusion (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Causes of Lung Disease

  • Infections: virus, bacteria, fungi, protozoa
  • Non-infectious: aspiration of gastric contents, inhalation of toxic/irritant gases

Treatment of Lung Infections

  • Short-acting inhaled β2-adrenergic agonists
  • Anticholinergics
  • Corticosteroids

Pneumonia

  • Definition: acute inflammation of the lung parenchyma
  • A lower respiratory tract infection

Types of Pneumonia

  • Pleuritis: inflammation of the pleura
  • Lung abscess
  • Pleural effusion
  • Empyema: pus in the lung
  • Septicemia: systemic infection
  • Respiratory failure

Diagnosis of Pneumonia

  • History ...

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This quiz covers the causes and pathophysiology of lung infections, including viral, bacterial, fungal, and protozoal infections, as well as non-infectious factors like aspiration and toxic gas inhalation.

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