CHAPTER 18 part 1

Question 1

the upper respiratory tract disorders commonly involves the

Answer 1

throat and sinus

Question 2

the most common cause of illness, reason for seeking health care and absences

Answer 2

upper respiratory infections / uri

Question 3

most COMMONLY type of upper respiratory infection

Answer 3

common colds

Question 4

common colds are caused by ______

Answer 4

influenza virus
coronary virus
rhinovirus

Question 5

first complication or side effect or known problem in response to the existing upper respiratory infection

Answer 5

epistaxis

Question 6

hemorrhage from the nose

Answer 6

epistaxis

Question 7

the most common site for bleeding of the nose

Answer 7

anterior septum

Question 8

this SPRAY constrict the blood vessels in the nose

Answer 8

phenylephrine spray

Question 9

how many minutes to pinch the soft portion of the nose

Answer 9

5 to 10 minutes

Question 10

the inflammation of the nasal cavity

Answer 10

rhinitis

Question 11

the inflammation of the nasal cavity that involves sinuses

Answer 11

rhinosinusitis

Question 12

inflammation of the throat

Answer 12

pharyngitis

Question 13

inflammation of the pharynx/throat

Answer 13

tonsillitis

Question 14

complication of untreated tonsilitis

Answer 14

peritonsillar abscess

Question 15

inflammation of the voice box

Answer 15

laryngitis

Question 16

‘unable to flex the neck’ in a forward manner

Answer 16

nuchal rigidity

Question 17

rebound congestion

Answer 17

medicamentosa

Question 18

there is an overdosage of congestants

Answer 18

medicamentosa

Question 19

inability to open mouth effectively

Answer 19

trismus

Question 20

inability to swallow effectively

Answer 20

dysphagia

Question 21

loss of voice

Answer 21

aphonia

Question 22

common found to people with sinusitis

Answer 22

headache

Question 23

common found to people with laryngitis

Answer 23

hoarseness

Question 24

the normal response for inflammation/infection

Answer 24

fever

Question 25

used to patients with uri to reduce inflammation and bleeding

Answer 25

ice collar

Question 26

remedy used to reduced congestion

Answer 26

hot packs