Question 15 · LEK · Pneumonia
Which of the following factors increase the risk of community-acquired pneumonia?
1) poor oral hygiene and dental caries;
2) chronic spondyloarthropathy;
3) elderly age;
4) work in an air-conditioned room;
5) glucocorticoid administration.
The correct answer is:
2) chronic spondyloarthropathy;
3) elderly age;
4) work in an air-conditioned room;
5) glucocorticoid administration.
The correct answer is:
- A. 1,2,4.
- B. 1,3,5.
- C. 2,4,5.
- D. 1,3,4.
- E. 3,4,5.
Hint
Think about factors that increase aspiration of oral bacteria or impair host immune defence.
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