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Which of the following is not a poor prognostic factor for pneumonia?

Your answer was Respiratory rate of 28 which is correct
Respiratory rate of 28 correct answer
Confusion
Age 72
Systolic BP 88mmHg
Urea of 7.2 mmol/L
Explanation:
According to CURB 65 a RR of 30 or more is associated with poor prognosis. The other options all indicate a
poor prognosis and the CURB 65 score is used to guide treatment because of this.
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CXR reveals new infiltrates. Which of the following will confirm the diagnosis?
Serology for aspergillus precipitins
High resolution CT
Lung biopsy
Pulmonary function tests
Autoantibodies
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