Match the definition with the correct term.
-Inflammatory condition of the lungs; most commonly caused by an infection but possibly caused from a chemical or physical injury

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Pneumonia is the inflammatory condition of the lungs that can be caused by infection, chemical or physical injury.

Answer: F
 Bacteria are microorganisms that can cause infections, including pneumonia.

Answer: A
 Antibiotics are medications used to treat bacterial infections, including pneumonia.

Answer: I
 ESBLs, or extended-spectrum beta-lactamases, are enzymes produced by bacteria that make them resistant to certain antibiotics. This can be a complicating factor in treating pneumonia.

Answer: J
 VRE, or vancomycin-resistant enterococci, are bacteria that are resistant to the antibiotic vancomycin. While they are not commonly associated with pneumonia, they can be a complicating factor in treatment if present in the patient.

Match the Definition with the Correct Term