Pathology EMQ template. respiratory infections

Name:rizvi san

Theme: Respiratory infections

 

OPTION LIST

 

C	Chlamydica psittaci	K	Streptococcus pneumoniae
B	cytomegalovirus	J	Streptococcus pyogens
E	Legionella pneumonia	M
H	Mycoplasma pneumonia	P
G	Pneumocystis jirovecii	O
D	Pseudomonas aeruginosa	L
F	Staph aureus	N
A	Staphylococcal/ klebsiella	I

 

 

For each scenario below, choose the most appropriate answer from the list above. Each option may be used once, more than once or not at all.

 

1. A 55 year old plumber, presents with a history of dyspnoea and dry cough with increasing confusion.  X-ray shows bibasal consolidation.

 

 

2. A 34 year old male with dyspnoea , recently diagnosed with HIV. X-ray shows bilateral hilar shadowing.

 

 

3. A 44 year old female presents with a rapid onset of fever, has a short history of SOB and cough. Her sputum is rust coloured.

 

 

4. A 67 year old male with a history of alcohol excess presents with dyspnoea and cough. X-ray shows cavitating lesions in the lung.

 

 

5. A 22 year old female, presents with dyspnoea and cough associated with other non-specific symptoms. 2 weeks ago she suffered from a bout of headaches and general tiredness. Her X-ray shows bilateral patchy consolidation.

 

 

 

ANSWERS

1. E

2. G

3.K

4. A

5. H