Question 285 · LEK · Pneumonia

A control chest radiography may be indicated in children treated for pneumonia in the case of:

1) persistent abnormalities on auscultation (at the end of treatment);
2) presence of lung abscess in previous exam;
3) presence of atelectasis in previous exam;
4) presence of pleural exudate in previous exam;
5) severe course of pneumonia.
The correct answer is:
  1. A. 1,3.
  2. B. 2,3.
  3. C. 2,4,5.
  4. D. all of the above.
  5. E. 1,2,3,4.
Hint

Routine follow-up films are not needed after uncomplicated pneumonia; ask which listed situations are complicated or slow to resolve.

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