Ch 24 & 26. TB & Asthma

Question 1

Thoracentesis

about, patient preparation

Answer 1

• needle inserted into the pleural space to remove fluid/air
• local anesthesia, remain still, try to not cough even though the urge may come
• after the procedure-cough to prevent atelectasis
• get chest xray for high risk of pneumothorax

Question 2

Definition

atelectasis

Answer 2

collapsed lung

Question 3

Kussmaul Respirations

Answer 3

rapid, deep, labored breathing at a consistent pace
(is a medical emergency)

Question 4

hyperventilation

Answer 4

fast and deep respirations

Question 5

hypoventilation

Answer 5

slow and shallow respirations

Question 6

definition

Cor Polmonale

Answer 6

right ventricular enlargment due to chronic pulmonary hypertension

Question 7

What is FVC and what is it for

Answer 7

• forced vital capacity
• measure the maximum volume of air exhaled during forced expiration

Question 8

Secondary Spontaneous Pneumothorax
(SSP)

Answer 8

a pneumothorax that occurs in patients with underlying lung disease
(such as rupture of hyperinflated alveoli)

Question 9

epinephrine drug class

Answer 9

alpha and beta adrenergic agonists

Question 10

montelukast med class

Answer 10

leukotriene receptor agonist
(opens airway)

Question 11

salmeterol med class

Answer 11

long acting beta 2 adrenergic agonist

Question 12

ipratropium med class

Answer 12

bronchodilator

Question 13

flovent med class

Answer 13

corticosteroid

Question 14

Latent TB

Answer 14

inactive TB

Question 15

Primary TB

Answer 15

asymptomatic, not infectious