Pulmonary (APEA) Final Exam Study Test.

Pulmonary (APEA) Final Exam Study Test.
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1. What chest x-ray views PA & lateral chest XR
should you order for an
ambulatory pt. with acute,
productive cough x 3 days
with fatigue?
Pneumonia
2. The patient's chest x-ray
reveals an opacity in the
left lower lobe. What is
your interpretation?

3. Synonyms for "opacity." Infiltrate, consolidation

4. Bronchitis Blue-tint to skin d/t chronic hypoxia &
hypercapnia Wheezing, rhonchi, crackles
(sputum)

5. Emphysema Pink skin color
Pursed lip
breathing

6. Most common causes of commu- 1) S. pneumonia (gram-positive)
nity-acquired pneumonia H. influenzae (COPD)

7. Treatment for community- 1) Amoxicillin
ac- quired pneumonia for 2) Doxycycline
a healthy adult without 3) Macrolide
comorbidities.

8. Which 5-day antibiotic regimen is Doxycyline
most likely to produce GI upset?

9. What are the contraindications to Drinking milk
taking doxycycline?
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, Pulmonary (APEA) Final Exam Study Test.
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Pregnancy
10. Treatment of community-Prolonged exposure to sunlight
ac- quired pneumonia for
patients who have 1) Respiratory fluroquinolone
comorbidities. 2) Amoxicillin/clavulanate or cephalosporin
PLUS a macrolide or doxycycline




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