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Community Acquired Pneumonia (CAP) - Diagnosis and Management

Pneumonia Signs/Symptoms:
 • Confusion/disorientation (LR + 1.9)
 • Cough
aeruginosa Clinical ... screening: High negative ... 96.1% • Empiric antibiotic ... #Pulmonary #Community ... #Acquired
Macrolides - Erythromycin, Clarithromycin, Azithromycin - Antibiotics Class Overview

50S Ribosomal Inhibitor (PO and IV)
Spectrum: Atypical organisms
and some gram negatives ... pneumonia, sinusitis ... Used for MAC treatment ... #Pharmacology #Antibiotics ... #Review #Overview
Sulfonamides - Antibiotics Class Overview

BACTRIM/SEPTRA (TMP/SMX) - inhibit sequential steps in Folate synthesis --> bacteriostatic

Spectrum: Wide
and most Gram negatives ... choice, both for treatment ... prophylaxis), Community-acquired ... #Pharmacology #Antibiotics ... #Review #Overview
Empyema Necessitans (EN) on Chest Wall Physical Examination

Pulmonary teaching case: you are called to the bedside
Examination Pulmonary ... was admitted for pneumonia ... With inspiration, negative ... Fusobacterium Treatment ... #PhysicalExam #clinical