What are common pathogen causing community-acquire pneumonia

Reference no: EM133700431

Assignment: Respiratory Infection

Patient Information:

1. Name: Sarah Smith
2. Age: 25
3. Gender: Female
4. Occupation: Teacher
5. Medical History: No significant medical history reported.

Presenting Complaint: Sarah Smith presents to the clinic with complaints of cough, fever, and difficulty breathing for the past week. She reports a productive cough with yellowish-green sputum and chest tightness.

Physical Examination Findings:

1. Vital Signs: BP 110/70 mmHg, HR 90 bpm, RR 20 breaths/min, Temp 101.2°F

2. General: Alert and oriented, appears ill

3. Respiratory: Decreased breath sounds and crackles heard bilaterally on auscultation

4. Cardiovascular: Regular rhythm, no murmurs or abnormal sounds

5. Abdomen: Soft, non-tender, no organomegaly

6. Neurological: Intact cranial nerves, normal motor and sensory functions

7. Laboratory Investigations:

8. Complete Blood Count (CBC): Elevated white blood cell count (WBC) with left shift.

9. Chest X-ray: Infiltrates in bilateral lower lung fields consistent with pneumonia.

10. Diagnosis: Sarah Smith is diagnosed with community-acquired pneumonia based on her clinical presentation, physical examination findings, and radiological evidence.

Task

A. What are the common signs and symptoms of community-acquired pneumonia?

B. Describe the typical findings on physical examination and chest X-ray in patients with pneumonia.

C. What are the most common pathogens causing community-acquired pneumonia, and how would you choose empirical antibiotic therapy in this patient?

D. Discuss the management of community-acquired pneumonia, including nonpharmacological measures and potential complications to monitor for.

Reference no: EM133700431

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