TEST QUESTION: Pneumonia

WANT THE MOST CURRENT QUESTIONS SENT TO YOU? SIGNUP:

[jetpack_subscription_form]

Are you a nursing student? New nurse? Studying for NCLEX? Nurse practitioner (or student)? Medical student? Seasoned nurse? Physician assistant (or student)? Or just love to learn about medical stuff? Med Made Ez Youtube channel is the channel for you!

Example Videos:

TODAY’S TEST QUESTION:


CORRECT ANSWER:

D) Streptococcus pneumoniae


MORE INFO:

  • Streptococcus pneumoniae is the most common #1 cause of CAP.
  • Haemophilus influenzae is the 2nd most common cause of CAP.
  • Mycoplasma pneumoniae is the 1st most common cause of atypical pneumonia
  • Pneumonia can be caused by viral, bacterial, or fungal
  • Individuals who have troubles swallowing (dysphagia) should have a speech evaluation to check for potential aspiration. Aspiration can lead to pneumonia.
  • Aspiration pneumonia is typically treated with Zosyn.

    Reference: Adult-Gerontology NP certification – Maria Codina Leik 2nd ed. (Great book!)

DISCLAIMER: The information posted is not intended to be medical advice. This is for educational purposes only. This information is intended for medical professionals & students. Check with your primary care provider if you have any questions regarding your health. This is not intended to guide in medical decisions or treatment in any way. As always, medical professionals should call the on call provider if any clarifications are needed. This is not intended to guide or direct medical decisions, treatment choices, and or interventions. State and hospital protocols should always be followed accordingly. Med Made Ez (MME) disclaims any liability for the decisions you make based on this information.

Related Posts

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *