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Chapter 11, Module 5; Cough Flashcards

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Acute-onset, low-grade fever, rhinorrhea, cough especially at night

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Nasopharyngitis

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Nasal mucosa red and swollen, pharynx mildly red; otherwise normal

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Nasopharyngitis

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Diagnostic test for Nasopharyngitis?

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none

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Worsening dyspnea, increased wheezing or coughing, smoker

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COPD exacerbation

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Purulent sputum, fever, and increased respiratory and heart rates

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COPD exacerbation

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Diagnostic test for COPD exacerbation?

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Chest radiograph, spirometry

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Persistent hacking cough; can have inspiratory whoop, vomiting

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Pertussis

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Fever absent, coryza

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Pertussis

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Diagnostic test for Pertussis?

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Nasopharyngealaspirate abnormal, PCR abnormal, chestradiograph to ruleoutpneumonia

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Noisy cough, dyspnea, pleuritic chest pain, sputum production (yellow, green, red color), chills; in children also see poor feeding and irritability

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Pneumonia

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Fever, tachycardia, tachypnea, inspiratory crackles, asynchronous breathing, tactile fremitus, percussion dull or flat over area of consolidation, bronchophony, egophony

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Pneumonia

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Diagnostic test for Pneumonia?

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Chest radiograph, CBC, sputum and nasal cultures, 02 saturation, blood cultures

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Cough, nasal congestion, sore throat, fever, chills, myalgias

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Viral URI

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Fever, pharyngitis, enlarged anterior cervical lymph nodes, normal TMs, nasal mucosa erythema, normal chest examination

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Viral URI

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Diagnostic test for Viral URI?

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None.Rapid influenza testing during outbreaks

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Child or young adult: dry cough, headache, malaise, sore throat

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Mycoplasma pneumonia

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Fever, rales and rhonchi on auscultation

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Mycoplasma pneumonia

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Diagnostic test for Mycoplasma pneumonia?

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Cold agglutinin, chest radiograph

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Paroxysmal staccato cough in infant age 4-12 wk

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Chlamydial pneumonia

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Afebrile, conjunctivitis in 50% of infants, tachypnea of 40-80 breaths/min, crackles, no wheezing

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Chlamydial pneumonia

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Diagnostic test for Chlamydial pneumonia?

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Radiograph shows hyperexpansion of lungs with diffuse interstitial infiltrates

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Grunting, sneezing, cough, anoxia, exposure to passive smoke

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Bronchiolitis (RSV)

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Fever,wheezingonauscultation,prolongedexpiratory phase,tachypnea of 60-80 breaths/min,tachycardia >200beats/min

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Bronchiolitis (RSV)

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Diagnostic test for Bronchiolitis (RSV)?

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WBC 5000-24,000/mm3 with increased PMNs; chest radiograph shows hyperinflation; infants less than 2 mo, refer; progressive respiratory distress, refer

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Duration <3 mo, winter months, URI for 3-4 days; loose, hacking cough that becomes productive, afebrile

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Acute bronchitis

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Coarse, fine crackles on auscultation; low-grade fever or afebrile

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Acute bronchitis

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Diagnostic test for Acute bronchitis?

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Chest radiograph shows normal findings

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History of URI; brassy, barking cough usually at night

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Croup (acute laryngotracheo- bronchitis)

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Low-grade fever, inspiratory stridor, flaring of nares, prolonged expiratory phase, can see retraction of accessory muscles, breath sounds diminished

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Croup (acute laryngotracheo- bronchitis)

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Diagnostic test for Croup (acute laryngotracheo- bronchitis)?

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None

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Cough, sore throat

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Postnasal drainage

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Mucoidsecretions in posterior pharynx, cobblestone appearanceof posteriorpharynx, tenderness to palpationof sinuses, normal chest examination

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Postnasal drainage

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Diagnostic test for Postnasal drainage?

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Sinus radiographs, sinus CT scan, allergy testing

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Dry, hacking cough, especially at night, and with feeding and laughter

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End-expiratory wheeze, prolonged expiratory phase

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Diagnostic test for Asthma?

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Pulmonary function testing, chest x-ray, 02 saturation, bronchoprovocation, allergy testing

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Cough worse at night, sour taste in mouth, heartburn, history of esophagitis, cigarette smoker, alcohol abuse, overweight; in children 0-18 mo; failure to thrive, dysphagia, cough after eating and lying down, vomiting

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Normal chest examination, normal upper respiratory tract examination, possible epigastric pain with palpation or normal abdominal examination

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Diagnostic test for GERD?

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Esophageal pH monitoring, blood count for anemia, radiograph for aspiration pneumonia; endoscopy if no response to therapy; manometry

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Cough, mild dyspnea, history of COPD, history of cigarette smoking, yellow sputum

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Chronic bronchitis

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Hacking, rasping cough; normal breath sounds or rhonchi that clear with coughing; resonant to dull chest, possible barrel chest, prolonged expiration, possible wheezing

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Chronic bronchitis

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Diagnostic test for Chronic bronchitis?

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Chest radiograph, pulmonary function tests

43
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Begins hours to months after starting ACEI; nonproductive, dry cough; scratching sensation in throat

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ACEI-induced cough

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Normal examination

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ACEI-induced cough

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Diagnostic test for ACEI-induced cough?

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Trial of ACEI

46
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Cough with hemoptysis; history of cigarette smoking, weight loss, shortness of breath

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Bronchogenic carcinoma

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Enlarged supraclavicular nodes, dull chest percussion over tumor, increased breath sounds distal to tumor

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Bronchogenic carcinoma

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Diagnostic test for Bronchogenic carcinoma

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Chest radiograph, CT scan of chest

49
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Failure to thrive, chronic cough, bulky stools, family history

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Cystic fibrosis

50
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Nasal polyps, clubbing of fingernails, sputum

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Cystic fibrosis

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Diagnostic test for Cystic fibrosis?

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Sweat test abnormal findings

52
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Cough

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Foreign body in ear canal

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Cerumen in ears, hairs in contact with TM or opposite wall of external auditory canal

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Foreign body in ear canal

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Diagnostic test for Foreign body in ear canal?

55
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History of environmental hazard, choking episode

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Foreign body aspiration

56
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Asymmetrical physical findings of decreased breath sounds, wheezing

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Foreign body aspiration

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Diagnostic test for Foreign body aspiration?

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Asymmetrical radiograph with forced expiratory view

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History of sneezing, cough

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Allergic rhinitis

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Allergic shiners, allergic salute, rhinorrhea clear and watery

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Allergic rhinitis

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Diagnostic test for Allergic rhinitis?

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Chest radiograph negative, allergy testing positive

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Rhinorrhea >7-10 days

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Chronic sinusitis

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Mucopurulent rhinorrhea

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Chronic sinusitis

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Diagnostic test for Chronic sinusitis?

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Waters radiograph

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School-age child, gradual onset, headache, malaise, sore throat, hacking cough

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Mycoplasma pneumonia

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Reddened pharynx, slightly enlarged lymph nodes, rales often fine and crackling

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Mycoplasma pneumonia

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Diagnostic test for Mycoplasma pneumonia?

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Radiograph shows interstitial pneumonia; cold agglutinins present, ESR elevated, CBC, 02 saturation, sputum cultures, blood cultures

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History of exposure, high-risk group, weakness, malaise, weight loss

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Tuberculosis

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Brassy cough, weight loss, can have fever, night sweats

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Tuberculosis

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Diagnostic test for Tuberculosis?

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Mantoux test, chest radiograph shows abnormalities in apical and hyaline, sputum culture positive for M. tuberculosis

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History of smoking or being around a smoker

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Smoking (passive/ active)

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Yellow teeth, fingers; odor of smoke, productive sputum

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Smoking (passive/ active)

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Diagnostic test for Smoking (passive/ active)?

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Radiograph can have abnormal findings, with interstitial markings

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School age or adolescent; dry, hacking cough present only during waking hours

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Psychogenic origin

74
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Physical findings of Psychogenic origin?

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Diagnostic test for Psychogenic origin?

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As indicated to rule out other causes

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