Your Patient Has Pneumonia

question 64

Multiple Choice

Your patient has pneumonia. Since there are so many microorganisms causing pneumonia, what might be the best test to do first for identification of the agent?

• A) An antibody test
• B) A culture from a lung aspirate
• C) A skin test
• D) A Gram stain of a saliva specimen

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Definitions:

Perception

The process by which individuals organize and interpret their sensory impressions to give meaning to their environment.

Purkinje Cells

Large neurons located in the cerebellum that play an essential role in motor control.

Cerebellum

A part of the brain at the back of the skull, which regulates coordination, balance, and voluntary movements.

Output Cells

Neurons that transmit signals from the brain or spinal cord to effector cells, influencing their activity.