Flu Flashcards

1
Q

What in influenza?

A
  • Seasonal Flu (Influenza A, B or C)

- Highly Contagious acute viral respiratory infection that affects all ages

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Flu assessment: signs and sxs

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(Rapid Onset of Symptoms)

  • Headache
  • Muscle Aches
  • Fever
  • Chills
  • Fatigue
  • Weakness
  • Sore throat
  • Cough
  • Runny Nose
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3
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Route and Types of influenza vaccines?

A
  1. IM injection
  2. Intranasal (Live Attenuated)- Less effective
    - risk of causing disease inpreg/immunocompromised/ young children
  3. High Dose flu Shot -recommended for adults >65
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4
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Who gets the high dose flu shot

A

> 65 years of age

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5
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Flu shot is recommended for everyone over age

A

6 months

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6
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Who should not get the intranasal flu vaccine?

A

preg/immunocompromised/ young children

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7
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Which populations in general shouldnt get the flu shot?

A
  • Severe allergies to some component of vaccination

- Guillain-Barre Syndrome history

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Q

Interventions for Flu?

A
  • **Supportive therapy
  • Rest
  • Hydration
  • Saline Gargles: causes cytolysis
  • Antihistamines (for congestion)

-Antivirals should be taken within 24-48 hours of onset of symptoms

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9
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When do you take antivirals for flu?

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w/in 24-48 hours of sxs onset

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10
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When are you contagious with flu?

what about the kiddos?

A

24 hours before sxs onset and up to 5-7 days after sxs onset

–> Kids are contagious for longer = 7 days

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11
Q

how is flu spread?

A

droplets! - coughing, sneezing, talking- up to 6 feet

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12
Q

What is pandemic influenza?

A

Pandemic Influenza has occurred when animal and bird influenza have become infectious to humans

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13
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During pandemic influenza what is goal?

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-Care of the patient and preventing spread of influenza are equally prioritized

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14
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considerations for other things flu might lead to/be required for patient

A
  • Bleeding gums and nose
    • Oxygen & Fluids
    • Rapid progression to PNA and difficulty breathing
    • Antibiotics for PNA
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