flu, bronchitis, PNA Flashcards
how is the flu transmitted?
respiratory droplet and contact
etiology of influenza?
influenza virus, type A&B
how long is incubation period for flu?
1-4 days
what are symptoms of the flu?
abrupt onset headache fever/chills myalgia malaise cough
what physical exam findings do you see with flu?
hot, dry skin
PND
mild cervical LAD
negative chest exam
what is first line diagnostic test for flu?
RAT
what indications are there for flu treatment?
illness requiring hospitalization
progress, severe, or complicated illness
high risk for complications
who are high risk flu groups?
extremes of age chronic illnesses immunosuppression pregnancy or post-partum (2 weeks) children <19 y/o on chronic ASA therapy american indians and alaskan natives morbidly obese (BMI >40) nursing home residents
what medication treats the flu?
antiviral meds: neuraminidase inhibitors for influenza A/B
oseltamivir (tamiflu)
zanamivir (relenza)
peramivir (rapivab)
when should you initiate medication tx?
within first 24-48 hours
what are adverse effects of tamiflu?
N/V
what are adverse effects of relenza?
bronchospasm, decreased respiratory function
what are complications of flu?
pneumonia sinusitis otitis media rhabdomyolysis CNS involvement cardiac complication
who needs the flu vaccine?
+6 months and up
how many flu shots does a first-time child get?
two vaccines administered 4 weeks or more apart
can someone with egg allergy receive a flu vaccine?
yes, if the allergy is severe, they can get the vaccine in a medical setting
do adults 65+ get the same flu vaccine as someone younger?
no, they get a HIGHER dose vaccine
what is the gold standard for influenza dx?
viral culture
what is the main cause of acute bronchitis
viral
what is the bacterial cause of acute bronchitis that needs treatment?
bordetella pertussis (need ABX)
what is the clinical presentation of acute bronchitis?
cough > 5 days (usually 1-3 weeks) afebrile chest wall tenderness wheezing mild dyspnea
what do you see on physical exam for acute bronchitis
wheezing
rhonchi (clears with coughing)
negative for rales and signs of consolidation
any specific diagnostics for acute bronchitis?
no
how do you manage acute bronchitis?
symptomatic treatment?