Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia - Page 4
A sputum culture was obtained and sent to the lab for gram stain, culture, and sensitivities.
27. What health care professional is responsible for gram stain and culture testing?
28. A gram stain differentiates bacteria into what two classes?
29. Why would an immunocompromised patient be more susceptible to disease?
Noah was again admitted to the hospital and started on antibiotics to treat a gram negative pneumonia. After 10 days of aggressive antibiotic therapy, another set of chest x-rays were ordered
30. What is pneumonia? What are some causes of pneumonia?
31. What is the difference between Noah's initial and final chest x-ray?
32. Which health care professionals worked together to diagnose and treat Noah's pneumonia? Define each role.
CBC and Bone Marrow Aspirate Results
33. Do Noah's CBC and Bone marrow aspirate results indicate he is making progress? Base your answer on specific results.