Term
| what is the order of anatomy in respiratory disorders? |
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Definition
sinus
nasal cavity
larynx
pharynx
trachia
bronchi
lungs
pleura |
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Term
| in what location is gas exchanged? |
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Definition
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Term
| what is the function of mucus? |
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Definition
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Term
| what is the function of cilia |
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Definition
to remove foreign material
(if this did not function there would be overabundance of mucus) |
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Term
| what are some upper respiratory tract diseases |
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Definition
common cold (uri)
allergic rhinitis
infection
otitis media (earache)
sinusitis
pharyngitis/tonsilitis
influenza |
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Term
| what are some lower respiratory tract diseases? |
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Definition
pneumonia
chronic TB, Asthma, COPD, Cystic fibrosis |
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Term
| what happens during pneumonia |
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Definition
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Term
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Definition
Myobacterium tuberculosis
airborn by saliva, sputum from coughing |
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Term
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Definition
skin test
chest radiograph
sputum sample culture
physical exam |
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Term
| how long does TB take to incubate? |
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Definition
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Term
| what are some medications used to treat TB |
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Definition
Isoniazid
Rifampin
rifapentine |
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Term
| what are some early signs of TB |
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Definition
low grade fever
fatigue
weight loss
night sweats |
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Term
| what are some later signs of TB |
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Definition
persistant cough
chest pain
hoarseness
hemoptysis (coughing blood) |
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Term
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Definition
| chronic inflammatory disease related to inflammation of bronchials |
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Term
| what are the 4 classes of asthma |
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Definition
mild intermittent
mild persistant
moderate persistant
severe persistant |
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Term
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Definition
most common
triggers from outside body
dust, mold, animals, latex |
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Term
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Definition
triggers within body
middle aged adults with gastric reflux
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Term
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Definition
from aspirin
nsaids beta blockers
food |
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Term
| what is exercise induced asthma |
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Definition
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Term
| what are some medications used to treat infectious asthma? |
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Definition
anti-inflammatory agents
prednisone
cromolyn |
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Term
| what medications are bronchodilators used for asthma patients? |
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Definition
-ventolin
-serevent
-theophyline |
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Term
| what are some oral things that can happen from asthma |
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Definition
candida albicans
increase in gastroesophageal reflux
increase in caries and gingivitis due to decrease in salivary flow
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Term
| what are some signs of asthma attack |
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Definition
chest tightness
difficulty breathing
wheezing
cough
flushed sweats
confusion (lack of oxygen)
inability to complete sentence in a breath |
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Term
| as a DH what do you do to treat asthma attack |
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Definition
have patient administer own bronchodilator
get one from drug kit if needed |
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Term
| what drugs are not recommended for asthma patients? |
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Definition
aspirin
NSAIDS
narcotics and barbituates
macrolide antibiotics (erythromycin)
sulfite containing local anesthesia |
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Term
| what are some diseases that fall under the Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease list> |
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Definition
Bronchitis
Emphysema
tobacco and occupational exposure to pollutants |
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Term
| what form of COPD has excessive respiratory tract mucus and can last many months and has small airway obstructions and mucus plugging? |
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Definition
bronchitis
aka blue bloaters out of breath and they look cyanotic
difficulty breathing in and out |
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Term
| what respiratory condition is associated with difficulty breathing on inspiration and expiration? |
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Definition
| COPD (Chronic Bronchitis) |
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Term
what respiratory condition is linked to difficulty on expiration (breathing out)
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Definition
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Term
| what are people with emphysema at risk for orally? |
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Definition
poor oral health
periodontal involvement
gingivitis |
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Term
| If someone has a barrel chest, is frequently losing weight, and purses lips forcfully to expel air (pink puffer) this person is very likely to have what form of COPD? |
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Definition
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Term
| what are some things a person with COPD could do to improve illness? |
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Definition
-no cure
-stop smoking
-eat right
-drink lots of water
-exercise regularly
-decrease pollutant exposure |
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Term
| what are some additional options for a COPD patient to improve life? |
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Definition
-vaccines for pnuemonia and influenza
-low flow oxygen therapy
-bronchial dilator therapy |
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Term
| what are some oral manifestations of COPD |
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Definition
halitosis
nicotine stomatitis (lesions in palate due to smoking)
periodontal disease
oral cancer
extrinsic tooth stain |
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Term
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Definition
genetic life limiting disorder involving pancreas, liver, and lungs it is progressive and fatal.
pulmonary impairment leads to thick mucus
respiratory failure can occur from pneumothorax(collapsed lung) and from pulmonary hypertension. |
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Term
| what are some possible treatments for cystic fibrosis |
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Definition
antibiotics
mucus thinners
inhalation solution
NSAIDS
mucus secretion removal |
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Term
| what are some oral manifestations of cystic fibrosis? |
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Definition
thinkening and enlargement of salivary glands
lower lip enlarged swollen and dry
halitosis |
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Term
| would you use ultrasonic on a person with respiratory issues? |
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Definition
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Term
| list 3 common oral conditions noted in emphesema COPD patients |
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Definition
-gingivitis
-perio involvement
-pink pursed lips |
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