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The antibiotic of choice for the treatment of Streptococcus pneumoniae infection is
A. Dicloxacillin
B. Erythromycin
C. Penicillin
D. Ampicillin clavulanate.
Ans: C. Penicillin
In inner-city children, an important cause of asthma-related illness and hospitalizations is
A. Heredity and genetics
B. Vitamin deficiencies
C. Cockroaches
D. Playing on asphalt playgrounds
Ans: C. Cockroaches
The diagnosis of tuberculosis does not need to be reported when
A. The clients Mantoux test shows an induration of 15mm
B. A case of tuberculosis is only suspected
C. An asymptomatic client has a positive chest x-ray for pulmonary tuberculosis
D. The Mantoux test shows a raised injected or red area without induration
Ans: D. The Mantoux test shows a raised injected or red area without induration
When asthma does not respond to traditional therapy, it may be due to another syndrome
that mimics asthma, such as
A. Lower airway obstruction
B. Vocal cord dysfunction
C. COPD
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D. Bronchitis
Ans: B. Vocal cord dysfunction
Which statement is true regarding primary spontaneous pneumothorax?
A. It usually occurs after individuals have recently started an exercise program.
B. It occurs more commonly in thin elderly men.
C. It usually occurs in healthy individuals without preexisting lung disease.
D. It frequently occurs in Marfan's syndrome.
Ans: C. It usually occurs in healthy individuals without preexisting lung disease.
Of all the adults who smoke, what percentage who quit are successful in their efforts?
A. 2.5%
B. 8%
C. 15%
D. 30%
Ans: B. 8%
Which of the following underlying lung diseases is the most common cause of a secondary
spontaneous pneumothorax?
A. COPD
B. Lung abscess
C. Cystic fibrosis
D. Tuberculosis
Ans: A. COPD
Harvey has severe obstructive sleep apnea and has just been ordered a continuous positive
airway pressure (CPAP) machine. What do you tell him about it?
A. "You put it on at night after you've woken up several times."
B. "You must use it at least 5 nights during the week."
C. "You'll want to use it every night, all night long."
D. "We'll discontinue it if you develop nasal dryness or rhinitis."
Ans: C. "You'll want to use it every night, all night long."
The well-established risk factor(s) for a nosocomial pneumonia caused by multidrug-resistant
organism is (are)