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D.O.D #3 - Infectious Mononucleosis (Mono) Flashcards

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1
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tachycardia

A

rapid/fast heart rate

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febrile

A

fever

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3
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malaise

A

general feeling of illness

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cervical lymphadenopathy

A

enlarged/swollen lymph nodes
(LNs)

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5
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pharyngitis

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inflammation of the throat; sore throat

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erythema

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redness of skin

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exudate

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tonsils are oozing pus –
fluid that leaks out of blood vessels into nearby tissues

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splenomegaly

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enlargement of the spleen

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petechiae

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small red or purple spots caused by bleeding into/under the skin

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junction of hard and soft palate

A

back of the throat

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11
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cervic can =?

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neck or uterus

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12
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Mono attacks what?

A

the immune system

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13
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Lymphocyte predominance

A

viral infection

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14
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CBC

A

complete blood count

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15
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Mono name:

A

Infectious Mononucleosis

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16
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Epstein-Barr Virus

A

causes infectious mononeucleosis

17
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Epstien-Barr virus

A

in the herpes family like varicella (virus that causes chickenpox) and herpes simplex (virus that causes fever blisters)

18
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Mono incubation period

A

4 to 8 weeks

19
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Commonly spread by:

A

saliva ex. kissing, sharing food, lip gloss, and lip balm

20
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Mono’s nickname:

A

The Kissing Disease

21
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?% of adults have antibodies against EBV

A

85-95%

22
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little kids only have mono symptoms for:

A

a day

23
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most common patients:

A

15-17 years

24
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mono symptoms:

A

sore throat, headache, body-ache, fever (102-104), swollen LNs, fatigue, malaise, spleen enlargement, and rash

25
Q

how do you treat a sore throat for mono?

A

drinking cold drinks, gargling salt water, popsicles, or throat lozenges

26
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how do you treat strep throat with mono?

A

doc will give antibiotic

27
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how do you treat swollen tonsils for mono?

A

doc will give corticosteriods

28
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how do you treat bodyache for mono?

A

ibuprophen and tylenol

29
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how do you treat fatigue for mono?

A

plenty of rest

30
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eosinophils predominance

A

allergic reaction

30
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neutrophils predominance

A

bacterical infection

30
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leukocytes

A

white blood cells

31
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leukocytosis

A

excessive white blood cells (means fighting infection)

32
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how to tell if monocyte has EBV present

A

white dots, enlarged nucleus

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