ch7: respiratory system

Question 1

asthma

Answer 1

avoiding allergens
rescue inhaler
anti inflammatory steroid inhalers
steroid injection for acute episode

Question 2

atelectasis

Answer 2

thoracentesis
chest percussion
deep breathing exercises
intermittent positive pressure breathing

Question 3

bronchitis

Answer 3

cough meds
humidifier
inhalers
antibiotics in some cases

Question 4

chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
COPD

Answer 4

stop smoking
inhalers
lung transplant in extreme cases

Question 5

emphysema

Answer 5

stop smoking
avoid cold environments
antibiotics for secondary lung infections

Question 6

influenza

Answer 6

symptomatic
OTC analgesics for aches and fever
antiviral medication

Question 7

legionnaires disease

Answer 7

antibiotics
respiratory medications
oxygen
fever medication (antipyretic)

Question 8

pneumonia

Answer 8

rest
antibiotics
OTC analgesics

Question 9

pulmonary edema

Answer 9

oxygen therapy
diuretics

Question 10

pulmonary embolism

Answer 10

circulation support
rest
anticoagulant meds
surgically implanted filter

Question 11

severe acute respiratory syndrome
SARS

Answer 11

rest
antiviral med

Question 12

tuberculosis

Answer 12

isolation if symptomatic
medication therapy for 6 to 12 months