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Name the Tx for Viral Pneumonia
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Promote Oxygenation
O2 w/ a cool mist postural drainage antipyretics & fluid intake |
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Name some Tx for Bacterial Pneumonia
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oral amoxicillin for kids <5
erythromycin for older kids |
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Pneumonia treatments
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Antibiotics
bed rest antipyretics liberal oral fluid intake |
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How can Pneumonia be prevented?
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pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine for kids >2
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Symptoms of Pneumonia
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unproductive cough
wheezes or fine crackles fever, chills, headache, SOB, chest and muscle pain |
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Name 3 types of pneumonia
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1. Viral (most common)
2. Bacterial (most serious) 3. Non-bacterial |
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name some predisposing factors for pneumonia
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aging, air pollution, altered consciousness, prolonged immobility, maltnutrition, smoking, URI, intestinal or gastric feedings, immunosuppressive drugs, illness or HIV, inhalation of noxious substances
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What is the most common cause of community acquired pneumonia?
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Streptococcus pneumoniae
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Is the onset of pneumonia sudden or insidious
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yes.... can be either
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