Med-Surg 2 Lung abscess
By:Mohamed Mamdouh

What is a lung abscess?
A cavity in the lung filled with pus
A type of lung cancer
An infection of the bronchial tubes
A collapsed lung
Which of the following are common symptoms of a lung abscess?
Coughing up blood
Fever of 101 F or higher
Shortness of breath
Chest pain
Blurred vision
How is a lung abscess diagnosed?
Imaging tests such as chest X-ray or CT scan
Blood test
Physical examination
Biopsy
What is the most common cause of a lung abscess?
Bacterial infection
Viral infection
Fungal infection
Parasitic infection
What is the primary treatment for a lung abscess?
Antibiotics
Surgery in some cases
Radiation therapy
Chemotherapy
What complications can arise from a lung abscess?
Heart attack
Empyema (pus in the pleural cavity)
Pneumonia
Bronchopleural fistula
Lung scarring
Kidney failure
What is the recommended dietary modification for individuals with a lung abscess?
High-calorie, high-protein diet
Low-carbohydrate diet
Vegetarian diet
Liquid diet
Which is used to diagnose a more serious infection in lung abscess?
Chest X-ray
MRI scan
Ultrasound
Bronchoscope
What is the most common primary cause of a lung abscess?
Viral infection
Asthma
Aspiration pneumonia
Parasitic infection
Which of the following are risk factors for developing a lung abscess?
Regular exercise
Smoking
Alcoholism
Weakened immune system
Recent Anesthesia or Sedation
Vegetarian diet
How is a lung abscess treated?
Antibiotics
Surgery in some cases
Radiation therapy
Chemotherapy
Lifestyle changes
What is the typical duration of antibiotic treatment for a lung abscess?
Several weeks to months up to 6
A few days
One year
Indefinitely
Which of the following is considered secondary abscesses
Obstruction of the large airways in lung
Coexisting disease in lungs
Infections from other parts of the body that spread to lungs
All of the above
The most noticeable symptom of lung abscess is
Chest pain
Productive cough
Bad breath
Fatigue
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