What are some clinical features of atypical pneumonia? 2. What is commonly seen on X-ray in atypical pneumonia? 3. What category of antibiotic is commonly given for atypical pneumonia and what is its MOA? 4. What is the mechnism of resistance for the antibiotic commonly prescribed? 5. What are common causes of atypical pneumonia?

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The main function of the respiratory system is gas exchange (O2 and CO2). Ventilation is the movement of air through the respiratory tract into (inspiration) and out of (expiration) the respiratory zone (lungs).


1. What are some clinical features of atypical pneumonia? 2. What is commonly seen on X-ray in atypical pneumonia? 3. What category of antibiotic is commonly given for atypical pneumonia and what is its MOA? 4. What is the mechnism of resistance for the antibiotic commonly prescribed? 5. What are common causes of atypical pneumonia?