Cystic fibrosis Flashcards
1
Q
what is cystic fibrosis?
A
-genetic disorder affecting the lungs pancreas, liver intestine and reproductive organs
2
Q
what can cystic fibrosis cause?
A
causes viscous sputum being prodcued leading to chest infections and malabsorption
3
Q
what is the treatment for cystic fibrosis?
A
-prevent lung infections
-mucolytics= help clearance of the mucus or sputum from lungs
long term antibacterial considered to suppress chronic staph. aureus
-nutrition and exocrine pancreatic insufficiency: pancreatin
-monitor patients for liver disease, diabetes, and bone density
