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| What is an important symptom of Pleurisy? |
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Definition
| severe,sharp,knife like pain in the affected area |
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| Who are at risk of Tuberculosis? |
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Definition
| immunocompromised,inadequate health care,malnourished,overcrowded housing,poor,substance abusers |
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| What are the symptoms of TB disease? |
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Definition
| pain/night sweats,cough,weakness/fatigue,anorexia,chills/low grade fever |
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| What drug do you use to treat a TB infection? |
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Definition
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| What must patient do while nurse auscultates? |
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Definition
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| What are the causes of Laryngitis? |
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Definition
| complication from infection,smoking,excessive use of voice |
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| What treatment is used for Laryngitis? |
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Definition
| voice rest,remove cause,warm/cool mist humidifier |
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| What are the causes of Epistaxis? |
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Definition
| trauma,nasal spray abuse,spontaneous,hypertension (elderly),leukemia,anticoagulants |
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| What do you expect after nasal surgery? |
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Definition
| swelling/bruising,black eyes,teach to mouth breathe,black tarry stool if blood swallowed,spit out blood,no nose blowing |
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| How should patient be positioned after nasal surgery? |
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Definition
| side-lying or semi-prone position to keep patient from aspirating or swallowing blood |
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| What are the complications of throat surgery? |
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Definition
| excessive swallowing/bleeding,respiratory distress,hemorrhage |
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| What diagnostics are used for Laryngeal Cancer? |
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Definition
| Biopsy,CT,MRI,Laryngoscopy (Direct=scope) (Indirect=mirror) |
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Term
| What are the early symptoms of Laryngeal Cancer? |
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Definition
| persistent hoarseness,sensation of a lump in throat,pain and burning |
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| What is a total Laryngectomy? |
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Definition
| if tumor involves entire larynx,epiglottis,and supportive cartilages |
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Term
| What is the most common form of transmission of Tuberculosis? |
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Definition
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| How long are patients with TB on treatment? |
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Definition
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| What are the symptoms of TB disease? |
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Definition
| cough,weakness/fatigue,anorexia,chills/low grade fever,pain/night sweats |
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Term
| when is best time for sputum analysis? |
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Definition
| early in morning before eating,brush teeth and wash mouth before test |
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Term
| What drugs are used to treat Influenza? |
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Definition
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| What are complications of Strep? |
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Definition
| rheumatic fever (3-5wks after),glomerulonephritis (7-10days after) |
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Term
| What is the best diagnostic test for TB? |
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Definition
| Sputum Culture and Sensitivity |
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Term
| What drugs treat TB disease? |
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Definition
| INH,Ethabutol,Rifampin,Pyrazinamide |
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Term
| What are the side-effects of INH? |
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Definition
| anorexia,N&V,abdominal pain,drug induced hepatitis,fever,peripheral neuritis |
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Term
| What are the side-effects of Rifampin? |
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Definition
| reddish orange secretions,can affect ssoft contact lenses,photosensitivity,birth control not as effective,interferes w/ beta blockers/anticoagulants |
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Term
| After having TB what must you have before returning to work or school? |
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Definition
| 2 or 3 consecutive negative sputum cultures |
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Term
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Definition
| abnormal accumulation of air in body tissues |
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Term
| What is the best test used to diagnose Emphysema? |
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Definition
| PFT-Pulmonary Function Test |
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Term
| What is a physical symptom of Emphysema? |
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Definition
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Term
| What type of breathing must you do to treat Emphysema? |
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Definition
| purse-lipped breathing,keeps alveoli open longer |
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Term
| What is a pulmonary embolism? |
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Definition
| clot breaks loose and lodges in some area of the lung |
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Term
| What are the symptoms of Pulmonary Embolism? |
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Definition
| tachypnea, crackles, acute unexplained dyspnea, syncope, restlessness, low grade fever, shock, diaphoresis, cyanosis, blood tinged sputum, chest pain |
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Term
| What is the first thing they do in ER for patient with Pulmonary Embolism? |
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Definition
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Term
| What is the best non-invasive diagnostic test for Pulmonary Embolism? |
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Definition
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Term
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Definition
| collection of air in pleural space |
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Term
| What is a open pneumothorax? |
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Definition
| caused by opening into the thorax, "sucking" chest wound, flutter dressing |
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Term
| What is a Tension Pneumothorax? |
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Definition
| mediastinal shift,medical emergency |
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Term
| What is a Closed Pneumothorax? |
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Definition
| bleb forms on outside of lung, may rupture and allow air into the pleural space |
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Term
| What are the symptoms of Lung Cancer? |
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Definition
| recurring pneumonia/bronchitis, persistent muco-perulent cough, hemoptysis, fatigue, dyspnea, pain, weight loss |
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Definition
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Definition
| dyspnea, cyanosis, tachycardia, anxiety, pain |
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Definition
| dyspnea relieved by sitting |
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Term
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Definition
| lipoprotein which prevents alveolar collapse |
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Definition
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Definition
| a collection of air or gas in the pleural cavity |
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Definition
| volume or air exhaled after a maximal inspiration |
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Definition
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Definition
| continuous sounds produced by air passing through constricted bronchial tubes which is narrowed by thick mucus |
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Term
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Definition
| adventitious lung sound;produced by air passing over retained airway secretions of the sudden opening of collapsed airways |
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Definition
| volume of air in single inspiration or expiration |
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Definition
| caused by fracture of ribs or sternum |
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Definition
| cycles by periodic breathing where cycles increase gradually then progressively decrease |
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Definition
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Definition
| positioning body to facilitate drainage |
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Definition
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Definition
| tapping of chest wall with cupped hands to loose drainage |
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Definition
| portion of tracheo-bronchial tree which doesn't participate in gas exchange |
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Term
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Definition
| decrease oxygen in tissue |
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Definition
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Definition
| air hunger;deep respirations |
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Definition
| measurement of pH,PCO2,PO2 |
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Definition
| abnormally deep breathing;rate increased |
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Definition
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Definition
| accumulation of air of gas |
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Term
| Paroxysmal Nocturnal Dyspnea |
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Definition
| comes on suddenly during the night;early symptom of CHF |
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Definition
| deficiency of oxygen in blood |
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Term
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Definition
| treats status asthmaticus, monitors blood vessels |
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Term
| When is suctioning needed? |
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Definition
| tachycardia, increased respirations, restlessness,noisy respirations |
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Term
| What are the nursing interventions for Status Asthmaticus? |
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Definition
| monitor respirations, high fowlers, O2 nasal cannula (4-6L/min), reassure and remain with patient during acute attack, education, chest physiotherapy(mobilizes secretions) |
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Term
| What foods can you not have while taking INH? |
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Definition
| Tyramine-aged cheese etc.... |
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Term
| What does it mean if a chest tube stops bubbling? |
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Definition
| indicator of full expansion or obstruction |
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Term
| Post op care for tonsillectomy? |
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Definition
| monitor V/S and excessive bleeding, no coughing, no straws, analgesics, ice collars |
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Term
| What does the ER give for Asthma attacks? |
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Definition
| bronchodilation, O2, mechanical ventilation as needed |
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Term
| What is the O2 flow for patients with Emphysema? |
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