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Which organism is the most common cause of lobar pneumonia?
Which organism is the most common cause of lobar pneumonia?
- S. pneumoniae (correct)
- Klebsiella
- Legionella
- Mycoplasma
What is the most common cause of death in stroke patients?
What is the most common cause of death in stroke patients?
- Pneumococcal pneumonia
- Influenza
- Aspiration pneumonia (correct)
- Lung abscess
What is the most common cause of bronchiectasis?
What is the most common cause of bronchiectasis?
- Pseudomonas aeruginosa
- Asthma
- H. influenza
- Cystic fibrosis (correct)
Which type of influenza virus is found in humans, animals, and birds?
Which type of influenza virus is found in humans, animals, and birds?
Which of the following is the most common mode of transmission for lower respiratory infections?
Which of the following is the most common mode of transmission for lower respiratory infections?
Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for bacterial pneumonia?
Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for bacterial pneumonia?
Which type of pneumonia is acquired within the community and is commonly caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae?
Which type of pneumonia is acquired within the community and is commonly caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae?
Which of the following is a risk factor for lower respiratory infections?
Which of the following is a risk factor for lower respiratory infections?
Which type of pneumonia is commonly caused by Haemophilus influenza?
Which type of pneumonia is commonly caused by Haemophilus influenza?
Which laboratory test has high sensitivity and specificity for detecting certain pathogens in pneumonia?
Which laboratory test has high sensitivity and specificity for detecting certain pathogens in pneumonia?
Which organism is commonly associated with methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) pneumonia?
Which organism is commonly associated with methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) pneumonia?
Which type of pneumonia is acquired after 48 hours of hospital admission and is often more severe?
Which type of pneumonia is acquired after 48 hours of hospital admission and is often more severe?
Which imaging finding is characteristic of bacterial bronchopneumonia?
Which imaging finding is characteristic of bacterial bronchopneumonia?
Which vaccines can help prevent pneumonia?
Which vaccines can help prevent pneumonia?
Which mode of transmission is most common for lower respiratory infections?
Which mode of transmission is most common for lower respiratory infections?
What is the most common cause of lung abscess?
What is the most common cause of lung abscess?
How is influenza primarily transmitted?
How is influenza primarily transmitted?
Which strain of influenza virus caused the most recent outbreak in 2009?
Which strain of influenza virus caused the most recent outbreak in 2009?
What is the main characteristic of bronchiectasis?
What is the main characteristic of bronchiectasis?
What is the diagnostic test used to differentiate between influenza and pneumonia?
What is the diagnostic test used to differentiate between influenza and pneumonia?
Which organism is commonly associated with bronchopneumonia?
Which organism is commonly associated with bronchopneumonia?
What is the most common cause of death in patients with stroke?
What is the most common cause of death in patients with stroke?
