12 Questions
Which type of pneumonia is caused by Legionella bacteria?
Legionnaires'
What is the most common cause of viral pneumonia?
Influenza virus
Which type of pneumonia is characterized by sudden onset of fever & chills, rales, and rusty sputum?
Lobar pneumonia
What is the common source of a pulmonary embolism?
Thrombus forming in femoral veins
Which condition occurs in men, especially those who are older and overweight, and is characterized by symptoms like excessive daytime sleepiness, insomnia, and snoring?
Obstructive sleep apnea
What causes severe hypoxia to develop with pneumonia?
Obstruction of pulmonary perfusion
Which type of pneumonia is characterized by severe hypoxia due to impaired oxygen diffusion by the congestion?
Primary Atypical Pneumonia (PAP)
What is the most common cause of Legionnaires' disease, a serious type of pneumonia caused by a lung infection?
Legionella bacteria
What is the common source of a pulmonary embolism?
Thrombus forming in femoral veins
Which condition occurs in men, especially those who are older and overweight, and is characterized by symptoms like excessive daytime sleepiness, insomnia, and snoring?
Obstructive sleep apnea
What is the most common cause of viral pneumonia?
Influenza virus
Which type of pneumonia is characterized by sudden onset of fever & chills, rales, and rusty sputum, indicating Streptococcus pneumoniae as the infecting agent?
Lobar pneumonia
This quiz covers different types of pneumonia and their respective causes, including viral pneumonia, lobar pneumonia, Legionnaires' disease, and primary atypical pneumonia. Test your knowledge of the characteristics and infecting agents of these various types of pneumonia.
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