Week One NR 566 Midterm Verified Solutions
### Community-Acquired Pneumonia (CAP) Causative Agents - Common Pathogens: Streptococcus pneumoniae, atypical bacteria (e.g., Mycoplasma pneumoniae),
and viruses (e.g., influenza, RSV).
### Prescribing Fluoroquinolones for CAP - Indication: Use if ...
Week One NR 566 Midterm Verified Solutions
### Community-Acquired Pneumonia (CAP) Causative Agents
- Common Pathogens: Streptococcus pneumoniae, atypical bacteria (e.g., Mycoplasma pneumoniae),
and viruses (e.g., influenza, RSV).
### Prescribing Fluoroquinolones for CAP
- Indication: Use if the patient has been treated with antimicrobials within the last 90 days to reduce the
risk of drug resistance.
### Most Likely Pathogen Causing CAP
- General Population: Streptococcus pneumoniae, atypical bacteria, and/or viruses.
### Most Likely Pathogen Causing CAP in Specific Populations
- COPD/Smokers: Haemophilus influenzae.
- Cystic Fibrosis: Pseudomonas aeruginosa.
### Treatment of Chlamydial Pneumonia
- First Line: Macrolides (e.g., azithromycin).
- Alternatives: Tetracyclines and fluoroquinolones.
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