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109 LECTURE Flashcards

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is a chronic, inflammatory lung disease involving recurrent breathing problems.

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Asthma

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Asthma is caused by complex, multicellular reaction in the airway characterized by:

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Airway inflammation
Airway hyper-responsiveness to a variety of triggers
most common chronic health problem among children

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Symptoms of Asthma

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Wheezing
Cough
Tightness of Chest 
Prolonged expiratory phase 
Hypoxemia 
X-ray- hyper-expansion of the lungs
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Medical Management of Asthma

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High fowler's position/ bed rest
Pulse Oximetry
Nebulized Albuterol 
CPT (chest physical therapy)
Methylprednisolone/ Solu-medrol IV
IV FLUIDS 
OXYGEN TO KEEP OXYGEN > 95%
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Home Management of Asthma

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Peak flow spirometer
Identify Triggers
Maximize lung expansion
Optimal physical growth
Optimal psycho-social state
Maximum participation
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measures how much and how fast air is forcefully expelled from fully inflated lungs

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Spirometry

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Rescue Drugs for Asthma

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short acting albuterol beta 2 agonist- used as a quick relief agent for acute bronchospasm and for prevention of exercise- induced bronchospasm

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Anti-inflammatory or preventive for Asthma

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low-dose inhaled corticosteroid: inhaled or oral prednisone

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Allergy for asthma

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Singulair

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rapidly relax the airway smooth muscle cells, thus reversing the bronchospasm until anti-inflammatory effects of steroids is attained

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Bronchodilators

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Aerosols

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Mouth piece- 3 years and older

Facial Mask - less than 3 years

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reduce the inflammatory component of bronchial obstruction, decrease mucus production, and mediator release as well as the late phase inflammatory process.

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Corticosteroids

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Corticosteroid for severe cases

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Methylprednisolone Iv

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14
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Corticosteroids for experiencing GI upset

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Reglan

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15
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always give with food to decrease GI upset

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Oral Prednisone

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16
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recommended for short course in moderate or severe exacerbation

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Oral Prednisone

17
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Family Teaching for Asthma

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Teach how to use medication
When to use and how often
No to OTC drugs
Increase fluid intake 
Sign and symptoms of respiratory distress
18
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has decrease dramatically since introduction of the Haemophilus influenzae type b or HIB vaccine in 1985

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Epiglottitis

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Epiglottitis Symptoms

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Acute inflammation of supra-glottic structures
Medical emergency 
Sudden onset 
High fever 
Dysphasia and drooling 
Epiglottis is cherry red and swollen
20
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Management of Epiglottitis

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Diagnosis made on presenting symptoms
Ceftriaxone- 3rd gen cephalosporin
no tongue blade in mouth 
emergency tracheostomy set 
no procedure until in the operating room 
keep in quiet room
21
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inflammation of the tonsils

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Tonsilitis

22
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occurs when the tonsils are so enlarged they touch each other

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“Kissing Tonsils”

23
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Signs and Symptoms of Tonsilitis

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Children may refuse to drink
Night snoring = enlarged tonsils or adenoids
size of the tonsils are obstructing the airway
high grade fever

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Treatment for Tonsilitis

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Antibiotic X ten days if positive for beta strep
Acetaminophen for pain
Cold fluids
saline gargles
Antiseptic sprays
Viral throat infections will not get better faster with antibiotics

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Acute obstruction and inflammation of the bronchioles `

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Bronchiolitis

26
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Causative agent of Bronchiolitis

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RSV (Respiratory syncytial virus)

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Symptoms of Bronchiolitis

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Harsh dry cough 
Low grade fever 
feeding difficulties 
Respiratory Distress with apnea 
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27
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Symptoms of Bronchiolitis

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Harsh dry cough 
Low grade fever 
feeding difficulties 
Respiratory Distress with apnea
Thick mucus 
Wheezing
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Management of Bronchiolitis

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Oxygen saturation of > than 95%
Pulse oximetry
Normal saline nose drop before suctioning
deep suction especially before feeding
CPT (chest pulmonary physiotherapy) to mobilize secretion
Inhalation therapy
Mechanical ventilation

29
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inflammatory condition of the lungs in which alveoli fill with fluid or blood resulting in poor oxygenation and air exchange

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Pneumonia

30
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Symptoms of pneumonia

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High fever
Thick green, yellow or blood tinged secretion
Grunting respiration
Rales, crackles diminished breath sounds
Cough and cyanosis
Infiltrates seen on x-ray

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Symptoms of pneumonia

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High fever
Thick green, yellow or blood tinged secretion
Grunting respiration
Rales, crackles diminished breath sounds
Cough and cyanosis
Infiltrates seen on x-ray

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Management for pneumonia

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Assess respiratory distress NPO (RR > 60 - high risk for aspiration) 
IV fluids 
Oxygen saturation above 95%
CPT (chest pulmonary physiotherapy)
Deep suctioning
Acetaminophen fo fever 
Antibiotics
33
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Pneumonia Isolation

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Respiratory Isolation

34
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inherited autosomal recessive disorder of the exocrine glands

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Cystic Fibrosis

35
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a chronic, progressive, genetic illness involving the digestive system and lungs

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Cystic Fibrosis

36
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Mucous secretion are thick and tenacious
> Dysfunction of mucous producing glands leads to multiple gastrointestinal absorption problems
> blocked pancreatic ducts
no secretion of digestive enzymes

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Exocrine gland dysfunction

37
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Symptoms of cyctic Fibrosis

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meconium ileus at birth 
failure to thrive 
steatorrhea stools/ constipation 
voracious appetite with poor weight gain 
recurrent respiratory infections 
chronic cough
malabsorption of intestines
38
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Diagnosis of Cystic Fibrosis

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Positive Sweat test 
genetic marker 
lifelong management includes:
- enzyme replacement with eating 
- daily CPT postural drainage

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