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What should be the immediate focus of pneumonia treatment if hypoxemia is present?
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?
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?
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?
For how long should antimicrobial chemotherapy be continued after clinical and radiographic signs resolve?
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