Heathers portion of Quiz 3 Flashcards
Ways of transportations of infectious dissorders?
Droplet
Airborne
Pneumonia is a lung infection that causes
inflammation… mucus plugging resulting in immobility and build up
Symptoms of pneumonia
fever, chills, cough, confusion in elderly
PT intervention for pneumonia?
Positioning, chest therapy, mobility, oxygen monitor
What is acute bronchitis?
Inflammatin of trachebronchial tree or large bronchi
ITIS means what?
Inflammation
Causes of acute bronchitis?
Virus, bacteria, chemical, reaction
Symptoms of acute bronchitis
cough, fever, chest discomfort
Influenza types
A: most severe
B less severe
C: small outbreaks
Antiviral agents
To decrease severity
Antipyretics
Drugs to reduce fever
Alangesics
pain reducer meds
Corticosteriods
Anti inflammatory (inhaler)
Beta agonists
Relax muscles of airways increase breathing
Nebulizers
Altered inhalers for childrens use