Question 35 (part 2) · LEK · Pneumonia
Indicate the true statements concerning antibiotic therapy in the GP's office.
1) in adults with community-acquired pneumonia of mild severity, cefuroxime is the first-line drug.
2) in a 2-month-old child with suspected pneumonia, Chlamydia Trachomatis is a possible etiological factor.
3) one of the adverse prognostic factors in community-acquired treatment on the CRUB-65 scale is the number of breaths above 30.
4) in the elderly, community-acquired pneumonia may occur without fever, but with disturbed consciousness.
5) in the case of infection with atypical pathogens wheezing may occur.
The correct answer is:
2) in a 2-month-old child with suspected pneumonia, Chlamydia Trachomatis is a possible etiological factor.
3) one of the adverse prognostic factors in community-acquired treatment on the CRUB-65 scale is the number of breaths above 30.
4) in the elderly, community-acquired pneumonia may occur without fever, but with disturbed consciousness.
5) in the case of infection with atypical pathogens wheezing may occur.
The correct answer is:
- A. 1,2,3.
- B. 1,2,3,4.
- C. 2,3,4,5.
- D. 2,3,5.
- E. all of the above.
Hint
Recall the Polish first-line antibiotic for mild community-acquired pneumonia and the elements of the CRB-65 score.
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