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exam 2 (211) Flashcards

1
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what infection is the inflammation of the mucous membranes of the sinuses due to obstruction that impairs drainage

A

sinusitis

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2
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what are some risk factors of sinusitis?

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nasal allergies, deviated septum, nasal polyps

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3
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common symptom of sinusitis

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bad breath

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4
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what is pharyngitis

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a throat infection

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5
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if pharyngitis is left untreated what may happen

A

damage to the kidneys

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6
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what does strep sometimes cause

A

scarlet fever (rash)

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7
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how many times is it recommended to get rid of your toothbrush when you have strep

A

3X

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8
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what may happen if rheumatic fever is left untreated

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it can spread to the heart

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9
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what titer is done to see if strep in throughout the body

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ASO titer

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10
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nalitosis

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bad breath

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11
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what are sympathomimetic decongestants used for

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to reduce nasal congestion

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12
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what is a serious side effect of sympathomimetic decongestants

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hypertension

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13
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what are antihistamines used for

A

treat allergic rhinitis, conjuctivitis

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14
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side effects of antihistamines

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drying, blurred vision, urinary retention

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15
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side effects of anti-inflammatory agent (intranasal corticosteroids)

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nasal burning, thinning of the nasal membrane

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16
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anti-inflammatory agent (cromolyn sodium) side effects

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nasal burning
serious: bronchospasm, coughing

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17
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when a person uses a topical decongestant frequently, then stops taking the drug and notices even more congestion occurring, what is this phenomenon called

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rebound effect

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18
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what is the action of antihistamines

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occupy the receptor sites for histamine

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19
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how is pneumonia diagnosed

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H&P, chest x-ray, sputum culture

20
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empyema

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pus pocket on chest wall

21
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what time of day do you take leukotrienes

A

evening

22
Q

what is an asthma attack also known as

A

silent chest

23
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signs and symptoms of tuberculosis

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chronic cough, sputum culture, night sweats, hemoptysis (bloody cough)

24
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how long is treatment for TB

A

6-9 months

25
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what is the action of guaifenesin

A

enhances output of respiratory tract fluid, decreases mucus viscosity

26
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what is guaifenesin used for

A

relieve dryness, treat common cold, bronchitis, laryngitis, pharyngitis, sinusitis

27
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antitussive agent action

A

suppress cough center in brain

28
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a common side effect of acetylcysteine

A

nausea and vomiting due to odor similar to rotten eggs

29
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what medication is used to clear thickened mucus from the lungs

A

mucolytic

30
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long-acting bronchodilators

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salmeterol, arformoterol, formoterol, olodaterol

31
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what are anticholinergic broncho-dilating agents for

A

long-term treatment of COPD

32
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action of roflumilast

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block inflammation

33
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what is roflumilast used for

A

severe COPD

34
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what is omalizumab used for

A

persistent allergic asthma

35
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what are the requirements to take omalizumab

A

12-year history of asthma
positive allergen test
other medications have not worked

36
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can cromolyn sodium be used with children?

A

no one under 5

37
Q

what is the most common type of anemia

A

iron deficiency

38
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what commnly causes B12 deficiency

A

being vegetarian

39
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B12 pernicious anemia

A

from autoimmune disorders

40
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aplastic anemia

A

damage to bone marrow

41
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what is the umbrella term for anemia

A

hemolytic anemia

42
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priapism

A

painful unwanted erection

43
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what symptoms are common in pernicious anemia

A

nero.

44
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patients with HTN, HF, and chronic kidney disease will be treated with

A

ACE inhibitors or ARBs

45
Q

beta-blockers are used

A

for stage 1 and 2 hypertension

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