Infection / Immunity PEDS Flashcards
1
Q
Croup medication
A
racemic ephinephrine
2
Q
Asthma / Chronic lung disease medication
A
anticholinergic (Ipratropium) - produces bronchodilation
3
Q
Antiviral
A
Amantadine
Rimantadine
Zanamivir
Oseltamivir
4
Q
Corticosteroids
A
inhaled
anti-inflammatory
rinse mouth to lower incidence of fungal infections, dry mouth, and hoarseness
TREATMENT CHOICE FOR ASTHMA
5
Q
Best environment for asthma
A
cold, dry
6
Q
Best environment for croup
A
wet, warm
7
Q
Mono s/s
A
fever, malaise, sore throat, and lymphadenopathy.
8
Q
Croup duration
A
3-5 days
9
Q
Croup symptoms
A
mostly at night barking cough inspiratory stridor increase in fall / winter may progress to hypoxic state may have slight temp age 3mos / 3yrs restlessness retractions
10
Q
Epiglottitis
A
Airway closed Increased Pulse Restlessness Retractions Anxiety Inspiratory Stridor Drooling
