Pneumonia Treatment Guidelines

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What should be the immediate focus of pneumonia treatment if hypoxemia is present?

  • Institution of oxygen therapy (correct)
  • Initiation of antimicrobial chemotherapy
  • Resolution of shock
  • Institution of pulmonary physiotherapy

When should antimicrobial chemotherapy be changed during pneumonia treatment?

  • Based on chest radiograph results
  • After 72 hours of therapy
  • After culture results of bronchoalveolar lavage fluid (correct)
  • Before initiating oxygen therapy

What is the recommendation if there is no response to pneumonia treatment after 48-72 hours?

  • Repeat chest radiographs immediately
  • Reassess the treatment plan (correct)
  • Increase the concentration of oxygen therapy
  • Discontinue all antimicrobial therapy

For how long should antimicrobial chemotherapy be continued after clinical and radiographic signs resolve?

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