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Module 14

Section 6: Pneumonia

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The four major types of pneumonia based on their etiologies Viral Bacterial Fungal Ventilator-assisted
Diseases and conditions that are risk factors for pneumonia Recent respiratory infection Difficulty swallowing, such as after a stroke Chronic lung disease Cerebral palsy Serious illness (liver, heart, kidney disease) Impaired consciousness Impaired immune system
What are the symptoms of pneumonia? Shortness of breath chest pain shaking and chills dry mouth decreased appetite
What are the signs of pneumonia? cough (many be productive) fever decreased oxygen levels in the blood sweating, clammy skin confusion (especially in older adults)
What are the signs and symptoms of severe pneumonia? Respiratory distress respiratory failure hypoxia (low oxygen levels) sepsis death
What are the complications of unmanaged pneumonia? Respiratory distress or failure Severe decrease in oxygen in the blood, resulting in altered brain function and sensory perception Bacteremia (bacteria in the bloodstream) Accumulation around the lungs (pleural effusion) Abscess (pus collecting in the cavity of eh lung)
Examples of pneumonia prevention Pneumonia vaccine Practicing good hand hygiene to prevent the spread of respiratory illness quitting smoking maintaining overall good health
Nonpharmacological therapy for pneumonia Rest Increasing clear fluid intake Using a humidifier while sleeping sleeping using at least two pillows to ease breathing
What is the basis for selecting medications for he treatment of pneumonia? The cause of the pneumonia the likelihood that the organism is resistant to certain antibiotics The patient's overall health
Medication classes used t treat pneumonia (based on its cause) Antibiotics Antiviral medications Antifungal medications
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