CH 22 upper respiratory tract disorders

Question 1

disorders that involve the nose, paranasal sinuses, pharynx, larynx, trachea, or bronchi.

Answer 1

upper respiratory tract disorders

Question 2

a group of disorders characterized by inflammation and irritation of the mucous membranes of the nose.

Answer 2

Rhinitis

Question 3

may occur with antihypertensive agents such as ACE inhibitors, and BB’s also statins, antidepressants, antipsychotics, aspirin, and some anti anxiety meds.

Answer 3

Drug induced rhinitis

Question 4

S/S include rhinorrhea (excessive nasal drainage, runny nose), nasal congestion, nasal discharge, sneezing, itching nose and roof of the mouth, throat and eyes, H/A

Answer 4

Rhinitis

Question 5

occurs when the patient has experienced 12 weeks or longer of two or more of the following symptoms: mucopurulent drainage, nasal obstruction, facial pain-pressure-fullness or hyposmia(decreased sense of smell)

Answer 5

chronic rhinosinusitis