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A sputum culture was obtained and sent to the lab for
gram stain, culture, and
sensitivities.
21. What health
care professional is responsible for gram stain and culture testing?
22. A gram stain differentiates bacteria into what two classes?
23. 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
24. What is
pneumonia? What can pneumonia be caused by?
25. What is the difference between Noah's initial and final chest x-ray?
26. Which health care professionals worked together to diagnose and treat
Noah's pneumonia? Define each role.
27. Do Noah's CBC and Bone marrow aspirate results indicate he is making
progress? Base your answer on specific results.
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