Chest infections – Adult (ALL)

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Course Curriculum
1. What is the most common cause of acute chest infection in adults? *
2. Which of the following is NOT a typical symptom of chest infection? *
3. Which organism is a common cause of bacterial pneumonia in adults? *
4. What is the CURB-65 score used for? *
5. Which symptom is most concerning for pneumonia rather than viral bronchitis? *
6. What is the first-line antibiotic for suspected community-acquired pneumonia in adults with no comorbidities? *
7. How long should antibiotics typically be prescribed for uncomplicated pneumonia? *
8. Which clinical sign would warrant hospital admission for a chest infection? *
9. Which investigation is usually not required for uncomplicated acute bronchitis in primary care? *
10. Which symptom is common to both viral bronchitis and pneumonia? *
11. In a smoker with frequent chest infections, what condition should be considered? *
12. Which advice should be given to a patient recovering from a chest infection? *
13. When is it appropriate to prescribe antibiotics for acute bronchitis? *
14. Which factor increases the likelihood of antibiotic prescription in chest infections? *
15. What feature suggests a viral rather than bacterial chest infection? *
16. What is the usual method for diagnosing chest infection in primary care? *
17.What is a potential complication of untreated pneumonia? *
18. How can smoking affect the course of a chest infection? *
19. What is the role of CRP testing in suspected chest infection? *
20. Which patient group may present atypically with chest infection (e.g., confusion rather than cough)? *