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Which organisms can cause pneumonia?
Which organisms can cause pneumonia?
- Plants, animals, rocks, and minerals
- Insects, algae, coral, and plankton
- Mammals, birds, reptiles, and fish
- Viruses, bacteria, fungi, parasites, and protozoa (correct)
What are the common clinical signs of pneumonia?
What are the common clinical signs of pneumonia?
- Sneezing, itching, diarrhea, and excess energy
- Muscle pain, joint swelling, vision problems, and hair loss
- Coughing, fever, lethargy, anorexia, and respiratory distress (correct)
- Vomiting, rashes, headaches, and dizziness
What is the treatment for pneumonia?
What is the treatment for pneumonia?
- Acupuncture and aromatherapy
- Surgery and physical therapy
- Supportive care including oxygen and antimicrobial therapy if indicated (correct)
- Diet changes and exercise programs
Which protozoan is rarely associated with pneumonia?
Which protozoan is rarely associated with pneumonia?
What might predispose an animal to secondary bacterial invasion leading to pneumonia?
What might predispose an animal to secondary bacterial invasion leading to pneumonia?
Which of the following is a potential cause of aspiration pneumonia in large animals?
Which of the following is a potential cause of aspiration pneumonia in large animals?
What diagnostic tool may reveal crackles or dull areas where lung consolidation is present in pneumonia patients?
What diagnostic tool may reveal crackles or dull areas where lung consolidation is present in pneumonia patients?
In the later stages of pneumonia, what can be visualized radiographically due to the inflammatory process?
In the later stages of pneumonia, what can be visualized radiographically due to the inflammatory process?
Why is a history of recent anesthesia or severe vomiting significant when considering the possibility of aspiration pneumonia?
Why is a history of recent anesthesia or severe vomiting significant when considering the possibility of aspiration pneumonia?
What is the recommended duration for continuing antimicrobial chemotherapy after clinical and radiographic signs of pneumonia have resolved?
What is the recommended duration for continuing antimicrobial chemotherapy after clinical and radiographic signs of pneumonia have resolved?
