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Lesson 17 Flashcards

1
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Characterized by repeated attacks of spasmodic coughing, which consists of a series of explosive expiration

A

Pertussis/whooping cough

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It produces a crowing sound, the whoop, and usually followed by vomiting

A

Pertussis

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3
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Causative agent of pertussis

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Bordetella Pertussis

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4
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Incubation period of Pertussis

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7-14 days

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5
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Period of Communicability of Pertussis

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7 days after exposure to three weeks after typical paroxysms

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6
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Mode of Transmission of Pertussis

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Direct contact
Indirect contact
Droplet
Soiled linen and other articles contaminated by respiratory secretions

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7
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Source of infection of pertussis

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Secretions from the nose and throat of the infected persons

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8
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Clinical manifestation of pertussis

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Catarrhal Stage
Paroxysmal Stage
Convalescent Stage

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9
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Characterized by non-specific symptomatology where there is mucoid rhinorrhea, sneezing, lacrimation, and dry bronchial cough

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Catarrhal stage

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10
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Cough becomes spasmodic and recurrent with excessive, explosive outbursts in a rapid series

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Paroxysmal stage

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11
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Paroxysmal stage occurs on the ____ to _____ day

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7th to 14th day

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12
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Gradual decrease in the paroxysms of coughing, both in frequency and severity

A

Convalescent stage

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13
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The most dangerous complication of pertussis

A

Bronchopneumonia

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14
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This is due to persistent vomiting

A

Malnutrition and starvation

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15
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Give complications of pertussis

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Pneumonia
Atelectasis
Convulsion
Umbilical hernia
Otitis media
Bronchopneumonia

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16
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Diagnostic test for pertussis

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Nasopharyngeal swab
Sputum culture
CBC includes leukocytosis

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17
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Treatment of pertussis

A

Supportive therapy
Antibiotic
Hyperimmune convalescent serum or gamma globulin

18
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What are the supportive therapy

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F and A replacement
Adequare nutrition
Oxygen therapy

19
Q

Partial/complete lung collapse

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Atelectasis

20
Q

Middle ear infection

A

Otitis media

21
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Prevention of pertussis

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Isolation of 4 to 6 weeks from the onset of illness
DPT immunization

22
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It is fatal in up 60% of unimmunized persons, death occurs with 10 days of onset

A

Tetanus

23
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Causative agent of tetanus

A

Clostridium tetani

24
Q

Produces a potent exotoxin with prominent systemic neuromuscular effects

A

Clostridium Tetani

25
Q

Responsible for muscle spasms

A

Tetanospasmin

26
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It is responsible for destruction of RBCS

A

Tetanolysin

27
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Source of infection for tetanus

A

Animal and human feces
Soil and dust
Rusty materials, unsterile sutures, pins, and scissors

28
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Neck and facial muscle rigidity

A

Trismus

29
Q

Grinning expression

A

Risus sardonicus

30
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Spasms of the muscles causing backward arching of the head, neck,and spine

A

Opisthotonos

31
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What should be given within 72 hours post-exposure of tetanus

A

ATS
TAT
TIG

32
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What are the treatment for tetanus

A

ATS TAT TIG
Tetanus toxoid
Pen G Na
Muscle relaxant

33
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What are the prevention for Tetanus

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Active immunization of tetanus toxoid for pregnant woman
Dpt for babies and children

34
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Give non specific treatment for tetanus

A

NGT feeding
Tracheostomy
Wound care

35
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Given after skin negative test

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ATS (Tetanus Antitoxin)

36
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How many ml given for tetanus toxoid

A

0.5 ml, IM

37
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It has clear ampule

A

ATS

38
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It has cloudy ampule

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TT

39
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Given after 3 days of exposure / 4 days onwards

A

TIG (tetanus immunoglobulin)

40
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What are the vaccines given for first order

A

Ats (tetanus antitoxin)
TT (tetanus toxoid)

41
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What is the ml of an ATS

A

1500 u
For adults 1500×3= 4500

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