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piesebel

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A 45-year-old patient diagnosed with pneumonia has received appropriate antibiotic therapy. Radiographic resolution is most often seen within what time period?
 
  a. 1 week
  b. 1 month
  c. 6 months
  d. 1 year

Question 2

If an HIV-infected patient has an adverse reaction to the treatment of choice for Pneumocystis jiroveci pneumonia, what treatment should be instituted?
 
  a. Amphotericin B
  b. Pentamidine
  c. Trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole
  d. Vancomycin


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Reply #1 on: Jul 16, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
Within 1 month, radiographic resolution occurs in 90 of individuals younger than the age of 50 years.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Up to 50 of HIV-infected patients will develop fever or a rash while taking TMP-SMX. Pen-tamidine is an acceptable alternative.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 16, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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