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Care of Patients with Infectious Respiratory Problems Flashcards

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Rhinitis:

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Inflammation of nasal mucosa

“Hay fever” or “allergies”

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Manifestations- allergic rhinitis

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Headache
Nasal irritation and congestion
Sneezing and rhinorrhea

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Manifestations – viral / bacterial rhinitis

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Same as allergic rhinitis

Also systemic – sore/ dry throat, low-grade fever, malaise

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Interventions of Rhinitis

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Antihistamines, leukotriene inhibitors, mast cell stabilizers
Decongestants
Antipyretics
Antibiotics
Supportive therapy
Complementary and alternative therapy – vitamin C, zinc

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Sinusitis:

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Inflammation of sinus mucous membranes

Usually caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae, Haemophilus influenzae, Diplococcus, Bacteroides

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Manifestations of Sinusitis:

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Pain 
Purulent nasal drainage
Fever
Erythema
Swelling
Fatigue
Dental pain
Ear pressure
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Nonsurgical management of Sinusitis:

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Broad-spectrum antibiotics
Analgesics (pain and fever)
Decongestants
Steam humidification
Hot/wet packs over sinus area
Nasal saline irrigations
Increased fluids
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Pharyngitis:

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Sore throat is common inflammation of pharyngeal mucous membranes
Odynophagia, dysphagia, fever, hyperemia
Viral versus Bacterial

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Strep throat can lead to serious medical complications!

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Screen with Rapid Antigen Test (RAT)
Results in 15 minutes
-Epiglottitis is rare complication

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Tonsillitis :

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Inflammation/infection of tonsils and lymphatic tissues
Contagious airborne infection, usually bacterial
Antibiotics for 7-10 days
Surgical intervention

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Peritonsillar Abscess (PTA)

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-Complication of acute tonsillitis
-Manifestations:
Pus causing one-sided swelling with deviation of the uvula
Trismus and difficulty breathing
Bad breath, swollen lymph nodes

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Peritonsillar Abscess (PTA): Treatment

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Percutaneous needle aspiration of abscess

Antibiotics

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Laryngitis

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Inflammation of mucous membranes lining the larynx; possible edema of vocal cords

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Signs & symptoms of Laryngitis:

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Acute hoarseness, dry cough, difficulty swallowing, temporary voice loss (aphonia)

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Laryngitis Treatment focused on relief and prevention:

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Voice rest, steam inhalation, increased fluid intake, throat lozenges
Reduce use of tobacco and alcohol

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Influenza

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Highly contagious acute viral respiratory infection

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Influenza Signs& Symptoms

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Severe headache, muscle ache, fever, chills, fatigue, weakness, anorexia

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Influenza: Vaccination is advisable

Who?

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People older 50 yearly vaccines because they are at risk

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Influenza: Antiviral agents may be effective if

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started within 24-48 hours of symptoms

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Pandemic Influenza:

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“Spanish Influenza”
Mostly prevalent among animals and birds; virus can mutate, becoming infectious to humans
Example: H1N1 (swine flu)

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Pandemic Influenza: Treatment

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Strict isolation precautions
Antiviral drugs
-Oseltamivir (Tamiflu), zanamivir (Relenza)

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Pneumonia:

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  • Excess fluid in lungs resulting from inflammatory process
  • Inflammation triggered by infectious organisms, inhalation of irritants
  • Inflammation occurs in interstitial spaces, alveoli
  • WBC’s to infection site
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Pneumonia S&S:

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Reduces gas exchange, leads to hypoxia
Septicemia
Atelectasis- alveolar collapse

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Risk for Pneumonia:

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Community-acquired infectious pneumonia

Nosocomial or Health care-acquired

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Pneumonia: Community-acquired infectious pneumonia:

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Older adult; never received vaccine or >5 years
Did not receive influenza previous year
Chronic health problems
Exposure to influenza or respiratory viral
Tobacco use/ secondhand, alcohol

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Pneumonia: Nosocomial

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Older adult, chronic lung disease
Gram-negative colonization (mouth, throat, stomach)
Altered LOC, recent aspiration, poor nutrition
Presence of ET tube, NG, Trach
Immunocompromised, mechanical ventilation (VAP)

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Clinical Manifestations of Pneumonia:

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Increased respiratory rate- dehydration
Dyspnea
Hypoxemia
Cough
Purulent
Vital signs
Lung sounds
Myalgia
Tripod position
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Interventions of Pneumonia:

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Hand washing
Sterile water for NG
Aspiration precautions
Oxygen
Incentive spirometry
Smoking education
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Lab assessments for Pneumonia:

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Gram stain, culture and sensitivity of sputum
CBC
ABGs
Serum BUN
Electrolytes
Creatinine
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Imaging & Diagnostic Assessment fir Pneumonia:

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Chest x-ray
Pulse oximetry
Transtracheal aspiration
Bronchoscopy

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Pneumonia: Community-Based Care

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Home care management
Teaching for self-management 
Health care resources
Prevention
-Immunization of appropriate persons
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Pulmonary Tuberculosis:

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Highly communicable; caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis
Transmitted via aerosolization
Secondary TB
Increased incidence secondary to HIV infection

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Manifestation of TB

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Progressive fatigue
Lethargy
Nausea
Anorexia
Weight loss
Irregular menses
Low-grade fever, night sweats
Cough, mucopurulent sputum, blood streaks
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Diagnostic assessment of TB:

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Manifestation of signs/symptoms
NAA (Nucleic acid amplification) test (results in 2 hr)
Sputum smear for acid-fast bacillus
Sputum culture confirms it
Tuberculin (Mantoux) test – PPD (Purified Protein derivative) given intradermally in forearm: if +, then chest x-ray
Induration of 10 mm or greater diameter = Positive for exposure

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PPD Skin test

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Positive reaction does not mean that active disease is present, but does indicate exposure to TB or dormant disease

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Interventions of TB:

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Combination drug therapy with strict adherence:
Isoniazid
Rifampin
Pyrazinamide
Ethambutol
Negative sputum culture = No longer infectious

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Notes on TB medications

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INH- empty stomach, avoid ETOH, dark urine yellow skin = liver toxicity
Rifampin – red/ orange urine, additional contraceptive, ETOH, liver toxicity
PZA – water, sunscreen, ETOH, liver toxicity
EMB – ETOH, vision changes, water

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Pertussis:

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Respiratory infection – Bordetella pertussis
Contagious, respiratory droplets
Childhood to adult

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When Pertussis occurs:

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Catarrhal stage- Common cold- mild cough
Paroxysmal- Severe coughing ‘fits’- “whooping” cough
Recovery - Can last for months

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Diagnosis for Pertussis

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Sputum cultures

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Greatest risk for developing TB:

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contact with untreated, HIV, crowded areas prisoners, shelters, mental health, homeless, drug abusers, lower socioeconomic, foreign

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TB is the most common

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-bacterial infection
2nd TB reactivated when defenses lowered especially older adults or HIV
Acid-base bacilli AFB

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Active TB transmitted by

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cough, laugh, sneeze, whistle, sings= droplets are airborne

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