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What symptom is commonly associated with pneumococcal pneumonia?
What symptom is commonly associated with pneumococcal pneumonia?
- Dry cough with minimal discomfort
- Gradual onset of fever and malaise
- Sudden onset of flu-like symptoms
- Cough productive of purulent or rust-colored sputum (correct)
Which type of pneumonia is primarily indicated by a dry cough and significant respiratory distress?
Which type of pneumonia is primarily indicated by a dry cough and significant respiratory distress?
- Pneumocystis jiroveci pneumonia (correct)
- Legionnaires disease
- Primary atypical pneumonia
- Bronchopneumonia
How does the cough presentation differ between Legionnaires disease and primary atypical pneumonia?
How does the cough presentation differ between Legionnaires disease and primary atypical pneumonia?
- Legionnaires disease presents with sudden cough, while primary atypical has a gradual onset.
- Legionnaires disease features a gradual dry cough, whereas primary atypical has a hacking, nonproductive cough. (correct)
- Both types have a productive cough with purulent sputum.
- Legionnaires disease presents a productive cough, while primary atypical has a dry cough.
What are common symptoms of viral pneumonia?
What are common symptoms of viral pneumonia?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of bronchopneumonia?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of bronchopneumonia?
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Pneumococcal Pneumonia
Pneumococcal Pneumonia
A type of pneumonia with abrupt onset, productive cough, and purulent/rust-colored sputum.
Bronchopneumonia
Bronchopneumonia
Pneumonia that develops gradually, causing a cough and scattered crackles.
Legionnaires Disease
Legionnaires Disease
A pneumonia with a gradual onset, dry cough, and general malaise.
Primary Atypical Pneumonia
Primary Atypical Pneumonia
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Viral Pneumonia
Viral Pneumonia
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