Charlie is a 4 year old patient who has suspected
bacterial pneumonia. He has a temp of 102, O2 95%,
and taking fluids adequately. What would be the
appropriate initial treatment of is pneumonia? -
....ANSWER...cefitraxone
Liam is a 4 week old infant who has been diagnosed
with chlamydial pneumonia. Appropriate treatment
is: - ....ANSWER...erythromyacin
Along with prescribing antibiotics, adults with
pneumonia should be instructed on lifestyle
modifications to improve outcomes, including: -
....ANSWER...adequate fluid intake
,Adults with pneumonia who are responding to
antimicrobial treatment should show improvement
in their clinical status in: - ....ANSWER...48-72 hours
Jennifer is 34 weeks pregnant and has been
diagnosed with pneumonia. She is stable enough to
treat outpatient. What would be an appropriate
antibiotic to prescribe? - ....ANSWER...Azythromycin
If an adult patient with comorbidities cannot reliably
take oral antibiotics to treat pneumonia, an
appropriate initial treatment option would be: -
....ANSWER...IV or IM ceftriaxone
The first line antibiotic choice for a patient with
comorbidities who is immunosuppresed who has
pneumonia and can be treated outpatient would be: -
....ANSWER...levofloxacin
The first line drug of choice for a previously healthy
adult patient diagnosed with CAP would be: -
....ANSWER...Azithromycin
The most common bacterial pathogen in CAP is: -
....ANSWER...Strep pneumoniae
,Education for patients who use an inhaled a beta-
agonist and an inhaled corticosteroid includes: -
....ANSWER...inhale beta agonist first then
corticosteroid
Education for patients with COPD who use inhaled
corticosteroids includes: - ....ANSWER...Rinse mouth
after use
Patients with COPD require monitoring of: -
....ANSWER...Their beta2-agonist use
Patients with a COPD exacerbation may require -
....ANSWER...a systemic corticosteroid burst
MEdications used in the management of patients
with COPD include: - ....ANSWER...Inhaled beta 2
agonist, inhaled anticholinergics (ipratopium), and
inhaled corticosteroids
One of the goals of asthma management in children
is: - ....ANSWER...participation in school and sports
activities
, Pregnant patients with asthma may safely use ____
throughout their pregnancy - ....ANSWER...inhaled
corticosteroids
Patients who are at risk for fatal asthma attacks
include patients with: - ....ANSWER...history of
intubation/ICU admission for asthma
Asthma exacerbation at home are managed by the
patient by: - ....ANSWER...Increasing frequency of
beta 2 agnost and contacting provider
Monitoring a patient with persistent asthma includes:
- ....ANSWER...Evaluating the patient every 1-6
months
The first line therapy for mild persistent asthma is: -
....ANSWER...Low dose inhaled corticosteriods
Treatment for mild intermittent asthma is: -
....ANSWER...Albuterol, a short acting beta 2 agonist
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