Exam 1 - Week 1 - URIs Flashcards
1
Q
What is viral URI treatment?
A
No cure. Symptomatic treatment only.
2
Q
Types of common cold?
A
- Rhinitis
- Nasopharyngitis
- Rhinopharyngitis
- Acute coryza
200 types total
3
Q
What is HRV?
A
Human Rhinovirus
4
Q
How long do URIs last?
A
10-12 days (book states 1-2 weeks)
5
Q
URI symptoms days 1-4
A
runny nose and cough
6
Q
How are URIs diagnosed?
A
Symptom evaluation (testing is impractical)
7
Q
What is goal of treatment for viral URIs?
A
Decrease symptoms and complications; stop spread of infection
8
Q
What is first line tx for viral URI?
A
Nonpharmacologic tx
9
Q
Name 6 nonpharm tx for viral URI
A
- Rest
- Increase water/juice
- Saline garlges
- Saline flushes and irrigation
- Menthol rubs/lozenges
- Petroleum based ointments
10
Q
Inhalation of steam for URI
A
Not evidence-based/not recommended.
