Lung Abscess
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Question 1
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During the early stages of a lung abscess, the pathologic process is identical to that of:
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pulmonary edema.
bronchopulmonary dysplasia.
acute pneumonia.
pulmonary fibrosis.
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Question 2
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What is the term for the fibrinous membrane that surrounds a lung abscess?
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Serous membrane
Sclerotic membrane
Alveolar membrane
Pyogenic membrane
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Question 3
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A patient with an abscess has produced a large volume of brown-colored, putrid sputum. What type of microorganism would most likely result in brown, putrid sputum production?
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Fungi
Viruses
Aerobic bacteria
Anaerobic bacteria
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Question 4
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The respiratory therapist heard a pleural friction rub while performing a chest assessment on a patient with a lung abscess. What does this likely indicate?
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The lungs are hyperinflated.
Hemoptysis has developed.
The abscess is located near the pleural surface.
A pneumothorax has developed.
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Question 5
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What is the standard treatment for a lung abscess caused by an anaerobic pathogen?
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Clindamycin
Linezolid
Neomycin
Omalizumab
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Question 6
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What is the recommended treatment for a lung abscess caused by methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)?
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Neomycin
Linezolid
Penicillin
Clindamycin
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Question 7
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In the early stages of a lung abscess, a patient would most likely have a:
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nonproductive, hacking cough.
productive cough with foul-smelling, grey sputum.
productive cough with hemoptysis.
productive cough with copious white sputum.
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Question 8
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All of the following are parasites associated with lung abscesses EXCEPT:
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Paragonimus westermani.
Echinococcus.
Streptococcus pyogenes.
Entamoeba histolytica.
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