Understanding Mitosis and Empyema Quiz

What is empyema defined as?

• A collection of pus in the pleural space

• A type of lung cancer

• Inflammation of the pleura

• Infection of the diaphragm

Who first described the severe nature of thoracic empyema?

• An Egyptian physician

• Hippocrates

• Galen

• Avicenna

What is the most common cause of empyema?

• Tuberculosis

• Pneumonia

• Lung cancer

• Asthma

Which of the following is NOT a cause of empyema?

• Thoracic trauma

• Cholecystitis

• Ruptured esophagus

• Iatrogenic causes

What characterizes Stage one of empyema?

• High white blood cell counts

• Turbid or purulent fluid

• Low cellular content and viscosity

• Presence of fibrin deposits

In which stage of empyema is chest tube drainage often required?

• Stage one acute exudative phase

• Stage two pre-purulent phase

• Stage three chronic organizing phase

• None of the above

What type of bacteria can infect the pleura or pleural fluid?

• Only Gram-positive bacteria

• Only Gram-negative bacteria

• Many kinds including Staphylococcus and Streptococcus

• No bacteria can infect the pleura

What symptom may patients with empyema NOT complain of?

• Fever

• Productive cough

• Severe headaches

• Chest pain

How is empyema diagnosed?

• Only through physical examination

• Through imaging techniques and clinical presentation

• Only through blood tests

• Through patient history alone

What is the recommended treatment for stage two empyema?

• Antibiotics only

• Chest tube drainage

• Observation

• Surgical intervention