Exam 2- DISEASES Flashcards
asthma
heterogenous disease characterized by a combo of bronchial hyperresponsiveness with reversible expiratory airflow limitation
pathophysiology of asthma
exposure to allergens or irritants triggers the inflammatory cascade involving a variety of inflammatory cells; inflammation leads to bronchoconstriction, hyperresponsiveness, and edema of airways leads to limited airflow
what changes occur to the lungs because of asthma?
fibrosis, smooth muscle, hypertrophy, musuc hypersecretion, angiogenesis
progressive loss of lung function
what are the risk factors from asthma?
genetics, baby’s immune system must be conditioned to function. stress
what are the clinical manifestations of asthma?
wheezing, coughing, dyspnea, and chest tightness
what happens during an acute attack of asthma?
wheezing; initially expiration then with progress both inspiration and expiration
what lung sounds might you hear from asthma?
decreased/absent breath sounds with exhaustion or inability to have enough muscle force for breathing
silent chest
ominous sign; severe airway obstruction or impending respiratory failure; may be life-threatening or need a ventilator
hyperventiliation
increased lung volume from trapped air and limited airflow
abnormal alveolar perfusion and ventilation
hypoxemic, decreased PaCO2, increased pH
what are the complications of asthma?
pneumonia, tension pneumothorax; status asthmaticus; acute respiratory failure
status astmaticus
extreme acute asthma attack that DOES NOT IMPROVE with regular bronchodilators or corticosteroids
what are the symptoms of status asthmaticus?
hypoxia, hypercapnia, acute respiratory failure, chest tightness, short shallow breaths, wheeze/no air movement, cough, sweating, difficulty talking/breathing
what is the emergency treatment for status asthmaticus
intubation and mechanical ventilation; hemodynamic and monitoring; analgesia and sedation; IV magnesium sulfate (works as bronchodilator
what are the diagnostic studies of asthma?
peak expiratory flow rate; peak flow meter; spirometry; chest x-ray; sputum culture and sensitivity
what are the asthma classifications?
all patients should have an asthma action plan for acute attacks and to prevent further attacks
interprofessional care for asthma patient
achieve and control; return to the best possible level of daily functioning
mild-moderate asthma attack interprofessional care
inhaled bronchodilators and oral corticosteroids; monitor vitals; monitor as outpatient unless not responding to treatment; follow up with HCP
severe asthma attack symptoms
alert and oriented but focused on breathing; tachycardia, tachypnea; accessory muscles being used; tripod position; symptoms interfere with ADLs
severe asthma attack treatments
supplemental O2 and oximetry
PaCO2 >60 mmHg or SaO2 >93%
drug therapy of asthma
quick relief or rescue medications; bronchodilators; anti-inflammatory drugs; long-term control medications
what are the priority problems of asthma?
impaired breathing; activity intolerance; anxiety; lack of knowledge
acute bronchitis
self-limiting inflammation of bronchi caused by viruses
what is the diagnosis for bronchitis?
breath sounds- crackles or wheezing on expiration but CXR is normal
what are the triggers of bronchitis?
pollution, chemical inhalation, smoking, chronic sinusitis, and asthma
what are the symptoms of asthma?
cough, clear/purulent sputum, headache, fever, malaise, dyspnea, and chest pain
what are the treatment goals of bronchitis?
symptom relief and prevent pneumonia
cough suppressants, oral fluids, humidifier; throat lozenges, hot tea; bronchodilator inhaler; wear mask to limit allergen exposure; if due to flu, use antivirals; see HCP if patient has fever, dyspnea, or > 4 weeks; avoid irritants and smoking
bordetella pertussis
gram-negative bacteria attached to cilia, releases toxins results in inflammation
what is the diagnosis for pertussis?
nasopharyngeal cultures, polymerase chain reaction (PCR0 of nasopharyngeal secretions (rapid test), or serology testing
what are the manifestation stages of pertussis?
stage 1: (1-2 weeks) low grade fever, runny nose, watery eyes, general malaise, and mild nonproductive v=cough
stage 2: (2-10 weeks) paroxysms of cough
stage 3: (2-3 weeks) less severe cough, weak
what are the hallmark characteristics of pertussis?
uncontrollable, violent cough with “whooping” sound from trying to breathe in air against an obstructed epiglottis
what is the treatment for pertussis?
ATBs
what else is important about pertussis?
contagious from stage 1 until 5 days after taking ATBs; routine and droplet precautions; don’t use cough suppressant, antihistamine results in coughing episode; don’t use corticosteroids or bronchodilators because it is ineffective
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
preventable, treatable, often progressive disease characterized by persistent airflow limitation;
associated with chronic inflammatory response in the airways and lungs primarily caused by cigarette smoking and other noxious particles and gases
what is the pathophysiology of COPD?
characterized by chronic inflammation of airways, lung parenchyma (bronchioles and alveoli) and pulmonary blood vessels;
the defining feature is airflow limitation that is not fully reversible during forced exhalation due to loss of elastic recoil, airflow obstruction due to mucous hypersecretion, mucosal edema, and bronchospasm
what is the disease progression of COPD?
abnormalities in air flow limitation; air trapping; gas exchange; impaired or destroyed lung tissue exists alongside normal tissue
severe disease of COPD
pulmonary hypertension; systemic manifestations
what is the primary process of COPD
inflammation
as air trapping increases, alveolar walls are destroyed resulting in formation of bullae and blebs
what are the main risk factors of COPD?
cigarette smoking and infection
what occurs in the respiratory system from cigarette smoking?
hyperplasia of cells, lost/decreased ciliary activity; abnormal distal dilation and destruction of alveolar walls; precancerous cells developing chronic, enhanced inflammation
passive smoking
decreased pulmonary function; increased respiratory symptoms; increased risk of lung and nasal sinus cancer
what are the clinical manifestations of COPD?
chronic cough, sputum production, dyspnea, chest heaviness/tightness, chest breather, wheezing, fatigue, weight loss/anorexia; prolonged expiratory phase, pursed lip-breathing, barrel- chest, tripod position, peripheral edema, hypoxemia, hypercapnia, increased RBCs, hemoglobin concentrations
what are the complications of COPD exacerbation?
accessory muscle use, cyanosis, unstable BP, right side heart failure, change in mentation, decreased breath sounds
what are the complications of COPD cor pulmonalle?
chronic inflammation and pulmonary vascular changes results in pulmonary hypertension resulting in right side heart failure
right side heart failure
response to constriction of pulmonary vessels in response to the alveolar hypoxia
signs of COPD cor pulmonalle
dyspnea, crackles at base, systolic murmurs, distended neck veins, hepatomegaly, right upper quadrant tenderness, peripheral edema, weigh gain, increased BNP level
treatment for COPD cor pulmonalle
O2, diuretics, anticoagulant therapy
what are the diagnostic studies for COPD?
spirometry
interprofessional care of COPD
most treated as outpatient, evaluate for exposure to environmental/occupational irritants, flu vaccine annual, pneumococcal vaccine (every 5 years)
interprofessional care with O2 treatment for COPD
combustion, CO2 narcosis, O2 toxicity, and infection
pneumonia
acute infection of lung parenchyma (alveoli and bronchi-gas exchange);
associated with significant morbidity and mortality rates