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Final Exam: NR 283 / NR283 (Latest
Update 2025 / 2026) Pathophysiology | Questions & Answers | Grade A | 100% Correct – Chamberlain
What is an empiric treatment?Treatment given based on experienced, before definitive diagnosis.
- Most pneumonias are treated this way until culture and lab work is done.
Why are empiric treatments used for pneumonia?Treatment in delays increase risk for disability or death
Community Acquired Pneumonia (CAP) any pneumonia that results from contagious infection outside of a hospital or clinic
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Ventilator Acquired Pneumonia (VAP) Caused by bacteria pa and e-coli
Hospital Acquired Pneumonia (HAP) Occurring 48 hours or longer after admission and not incubating at time of hospitalization
Aspiration Pneumonia can occur when a foreign substance is inhaled into the lungs
Viral pneumonia treatment Anti viral medication.It is more prone to become resistant to treatment.
Which pneumonia does not start locally in part of the lung?Viral pneumonia
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Unique S/S of viral pneumonia
- muscles aches
- headache
- nausea and vomiting
- dry cough
- weakness
Unique S/S of Funga pneumonia night sweats and rash
Pneumonia Symptoms Cough, SOB, sharp pain, fever, chills, loss of energy, malaise
Pneumonia Signs Decr o2 sat, fever, incr pulse rate, incr blood pressure, abnormal chest x ray and lung sounds, lymph node enlargement
How to test for bacterial pneumonia?Culture and sensitivity test.Bronchoscopy test to collect sample.
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