Mastering Lower Respiratory Infections
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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?

  • Pneumococcal pneumonia
  • Influenza
  • Aspiration pneumonia (correct)
  • Lung abscess
  • 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?

    <p>Flu A</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is the most common mode of transmission for lower respiratory infections?

    <p>Inhalation of airborne droplets from coughing or sneezing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for bacterial pneumonia?

    <p>Elderly and immunocompromised</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of pneumonia is acquired within the community and is commonly caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae?

    <p>Community acquired pneumonia (CAP)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a risk factor for lower respiratory infections?

    <p>Asthma</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of pneumonia is commonly caused by Haemophilus influenza?

    <p>Community acquired pneumonia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which laboratory test has high sensitivity and specificity for detecting certain pathogens in pneumonia?

    <p>Urine antigen test</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which organism is commonly associated with methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) pneumonia?

    <p>Streptococcus pneumoniae</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of pneumonia is acquired after 48 hours of hospital admission and is often more severe?

    <p>Hospital acquired pneumonia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which imaging finding is characteristic of bacterial bronchopneumonia?

    <p>Bilateral infiltrates</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which vaccines can help prevent pneumonia?

    <p>Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which mode of transmission is most common for lower respiratory infections?

    <p>Droplet transmission</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most common cause of lung abscess?

    <p>Aspiration of oropharyngeal contents</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is influenza primarily transmitted?

    <p>Through droplets</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which strain of influenza virus caused the most recent outbreak in 2009?

    <p>H1N1/09</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main characteristic of bronchiectasis?

    <p>Destruction of smooth muscle and elastic tissue</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the diagnostic test used to differentiate between influenza and pneumonia?

    <p>Chest X-ray</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which organism is commonly associated with bronchopneumonia?

    <p>Klebsiella</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most common cause of death in patients with stroke?

    <p>Pneumonia</p> Signup and view all the answers

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