infection

Question 1

what is pneumonia

Answer 1

infection of lung parenchyma

Question 2

pneumonia causes

Answer 2

surgery
bedrest
age over 65
smoking, air pollution
IV drug use
malnutrition
exposure to feces

Question 3

pneumonia s/s

Answer 3

yellow sputum cough
crackles/ rhonchi
confusion
dyspnea
aches
tachypnea
chest pain
fever

Question 4

pneumonia interventions

Answer 4

cluster activity
O2
increase fluids
IV antibiotics (oral after 3 days)
NSAIDS/ analgesics

Question 5

pneumonia drug therapy

Answer 5

3-5 days for improvement
finish entire prescription

Question 6

what is TB

Answer 6

infectious diseases (bacterial)

Question 7

TB causes

Answer 7

airborne exposure (N95)
poor immune system
tight living quarters

Question 8

TBRISK

Answer 8

tight living quarters
below poverty line
refugees
immune system (HIV)
substance use
Kids

homeless

Question 9

TB s/s

Answer 9

dry cough
bloody sputum
night sweats (diaphoresis)
fevers, fatigue, low BP
weight loss
orange tears/ secrections

Question 10

TB interventions

Answer 10

negative pressure room
monitor liver function
meds
DOT therapy

Question 11

DOT therapy

Answer 11

directly observed therapy
watch pt swallow meds
strategy to ensure adherence

Question 12

TB meds

Answer 12

R ifampin (orange tears/urine)
I sonizid (take B6 for peripheral neuropathy)
P yrazinamide (joint pain)
E thanbutol (visual changes)

monitor for hepatotoxicity
avoid alcohol

Question 13

TB mantoux test

Answer 13

15 mm or bigger means positive result in pt with no risk
5 mm or bigger means positive result for HIV pt

Question 14

how long are you infected with TB

Answer 14

infectious for 2 weeks after treatment