Ch. 40 Respiratory dysfunction Flashcards
What parts make up the upper respiratory tract
oropharynx
Pharynx
Larynx
Upper trachea
What parts make up the lower respiratory tract
Lower trachea, bronchi, alveoli
T/F Fluids should not be forced and and children should not be awaken to take fluids
True
What is nasopharyngitis
Common cold, caused by virus
How is nasopharyngitis managed
@ home; rest, Antipyretics, adequate hydration, cough suppressants used with caution
Is nasophanryngitis preventable
It is impossible to prevent
It spreads through secretions so avoid contact w/affected persons
What is Acute streptococcal pharyngitis
Strep throat caused by GABHS infection
Those who have acute streptococcal pharyngitis are at risk for
Rheumatic fever
What are the common signs of acute streptococcal pharyngitis
Tonsils and pharynx inflamed, strawberry tongue, pain swallowing
If infection is present with Acute streptococcal pharyngitis what doe we give to treat it
Penicillin
What are the clinical manifestations of tonsillitis
Inflammation of the tonsils
How do we treat tonsillitis
Symptomatic, antibiotics if GAHBS is present, tonsillectomy if reoccurring 3 or more a year, adenoidectomy if obstructing breathing
What are the contraindications of a tonsillectomy, adenoidectomy
Cleft palate, infection, uncontrolled systemic disease, poor anestic risk
What are some of the important discharge instructions one should give after a tonsillectomy
Avoid coughing/clearing throat (milk and pudding a, ay agitate because it coats the throat), avoid highly seasoned foods, gargles, and limit activity
What are some signs after a tonsillectomy of a postoperative hemorrhage
Frequent swallowing, tachycardia restlessness
What are some of the characteristics of influenza
Dry throat, cough, hoarseness, myalgia, flushed face, photophobia, chills, fever
How is influenza managed
Symptomatic Symmetrel will reduce symptoms but not cure Rimantadine Zanamivir Tamiflu
Which drug is used to manage symptoms of the flu and can only be used by children over 1yr
Rimantadine
Which drug used to manage symptoms of the flu can be used by all age groups
Tamiflu
Define Otitis media
Inflammation of the middle ear without reference to a pathogenesis
Define Acute Otitis media
Inflammation of the middle ear w/signs of infection
Define Otitis media w/effusion
Inflammation in the middle ear w/o symptoms of acute infection
Define middle ear effusion
Fluid in the middle ear w/o reference to a pathogenesis
T/F breastfeed infants have lower incidence of Otitis media a
True
Describe the patho behind Otitis media
Primarily a result of malfunction estucian tube
What is the purpose of the Eustachian tube
Protection of middle ear, drainage of secretions, an ventilation to equalize air pressure