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An acute inflammation of the mucous membranes of the trachea and the bronchial tree

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Acute Tracheobronchitis

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Host of Acute Tracheobronchitis

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History of URTI, specifically of viral etiology

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Agent of Acute Tracheobronchitis

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S.pneumoniae
Haemophilus pneumoniae
Mycoplasma pneumoniae
Aspergillus (fungus)

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Environmental factors of Acute Tracheobronchitis

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-Inhalation of physical and chemical irritants
-Inhalation of gases or other air contaminants

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Acute Trancheobronchitis Clinical Manifestations (Early)

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-Dry, irritating cough with scan mucoid sputum (initial sign)
-Sternal soreness
-Fever or chills
-Night sweats
-Headache
-Generalized malaise

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Acute Trancheobronchitis Clinical Manifestations (Late)

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-SOB
-Stridor and Wheeze
-Purulent sputum
-Blood streaked sputum in severe cases

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Acute Tracheobronchitis Medical Management

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-Antibiotic treatment, as ordered
-Analgesic, as ordered
-Suctioning, as ordered
-Bronchoscopy

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Nursing Management of Acute Tracheobronchitis

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-Encourage oral fluid intake
-Encourage coughing exercise
-Emphasize to complete full course of antibiotics
-Steam inhalation
-Apply moist heat to chest to relieve soreness and pain
-Advise to rest in in between activities

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Is the inflammation of the lung parenchyma

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Pneumonia

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Classification of Pneumonia

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-Community Acquired Pneumonia
-Health care-Associated Pnemunonia
-Hospital Acquired Pneumonia
-Ventilator Associated Pneumonia

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Most common cause of Community Acquired Pneumonia

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S. Pneumoniae

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Causative agent of CAP

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-S.pneumoniae
-Gram-positive
-Haemophilus influenzae
-Mycoplasma pneumoniae
-Viruses

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Mode of Transmission of CAP

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Droplet Spread

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Transmission precaution of CAP

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-Droplet precaution
-Cough etiquette

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Risk Factors of CAP

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-Immunosupression
-Smoking
-Prolong immobility and shallow breathing pattern
-Depressed cough reflex
-Aspiration
-NPO
-Presence of NGT, OGT, or ETT
-Supine positioning in patient unable to protect airway
-Antibiotic Therapy
-Alcohol intoxication-supresses reflexes
-Advanced age
-Respiratory therapy with improperly cleaned equipment

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Patchy areas of consolidation and more common form of pneumonia

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Bronchopneumonia

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Entire lobe (1 or more is consolidated)

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Lobar Pneumonia

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Classification of Pneumonia that occurs at community level or within 48 hours after admission

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Community- Acquired Pneumonia (CAP)

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Classification of Pneumonia that occurs in non-hospitalized patients with extensive health care contact

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Health care-Associated Pneumonia (HCAP)

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Classification of Pneumonia that occurs 48 hours or more after hospital admission

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Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia (HAP)

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Classification of Pneumonia that occurs 48 hours or more after intubation

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Ventilator- Associated Pneumonia (VAP)

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May cause CAP in immunocompromised adults

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-Cytomegalovirus (most common)
-Herpes simplex virus
-Adenovirus
-Respiratory syncytial virus

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Clinical Manifestation of CAP

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-Sudden onset of chills
-Rapidly rising fever (38.5C to 40.5C)
-Pleuritic chest pain
-Tachypnea (RR=25 to 45 cpm)
-Shortness of breath
-Use of accessory muscles
-Cough
-Sputum Production
-Orthopnea
-Poor appetite
-Crackles

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Shortness of breath when reclining or supine

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Orthopnea

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Manifestations of CAP where vocal vibrations detected on palpation
Tactile fremitus
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Manifestations of CAP where spoken "E" sound becomes a loud, nasal-sounding "A" upon auscultation
Egophony
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Manifestations of CAP where whispered sounds are easily auscultated through the chest wall
Whispered pectoriloquy
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Diagnostic of CAP
-CXR -CBC= +leukocytosis
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Reveals areas of consolidation/infiltration
CXR
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Required vaccine for CAP prevention
Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine (PCV 13)
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Recommended for all older adult aged 65 years and up, as well as adults 19 years or older with conditions that weaken the immune system
PCV 13
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Medical Management of CAP
Antibiotic therapy as determined by C&S result
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Clinical features of S.pneumoniae
Abrupt onset, toxic appearance, pleuritic chest pain, usually involves 1 or more lobes
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Clinical features of haemophilus influenzae
Insidious onset associated with URTI 2-6 weeks before onset of symptoms, usually involves greater than 1 lobes
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Clinical features of Mycoplasma pneumoniae
-Insidious onset -sore throat -nasal congestion -ear pain, headache -low- grade fever -pleuritic pain -myalgias -diarrhea -erythematous rash -pharyngitis -interstitial infiltrates on CXR
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Medical Management of CAP
-Hydration -Antipyretics -Warm, moist inhalation -Supplemental oxygen, as ordered if with hypoxemia -For viral pneumonia, same management, except for antibiotics
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Nursing Management of CAP
-Encourage increased oral fluid intake (2-3L/day), unless contraindicated -Facilitate chest physiotherapy, as ordered -Instruct patient to assume a comfortable position to promote rest and breathing (Semi Fowler's) -Instruct to avoid overexertion -Advise small, frequent meals -Encourage intake of fluids with electrolytes (Gatorade, Pocari Sweat)
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Is an infectious disease that primarily affects the lung parenchyma
Tuberculosis
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Causative Agent of PTB
Mycobacterium tuberculosis
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Mycobacterium TB is:
-Acid- Fast aerobic rod -Sensitive to heat and UV light
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PTB mode of transmission
Airborne
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Precaution of PTB
Airbone Precautions
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4 cardinal signs of PTB
-Cough -Unexplained fever -Unexplained weight loss -Night sweats
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Other manifestations of PTB
-Sputum Production -Hemoptysis
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Diagnostics for PTB
-CXR-PA view -Sputum GenXpert -Direct Sputum Smear Microscopy (DSSM) -Mantoux Test
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Screening test for all presumptive cases
CXR- PA view
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Primary diagnostic test for PTB
Sputum GenXpert
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Serve as alternative dx tool IF Xpert is not available
Direct Sputum Smear Microscopy (DSSM)
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Shall only serve as adjuvant when there is doubt in making clinical diagnosis in children
Mantoux Test
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4 cardinal signs of PTB
-Cough -Unexplained fever -Unexplained weight loss -Night sweats
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How many ml for sputum collection of GenXpert
1 ml
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Sputum collection for DSSM is
3-5 ml, 2 specimens 1 hour apart or early morning specimen on the next day
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Notation T interpretation
MTBI detected, RR not detected
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Notation RR interpretation
MTB detected, RR detected
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Notation TI interpretation
MTB detected, RR indeterminate
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Notation N interpretation
Normal/ MTB not detected
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Notation I interpretation
Invalid/ no result/ error
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What are the Anti-TB medications?
RIPE Rifampicin (R) Isoniazid (H) Pyrazinamide (Z) Ethambutol (E)
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Regimen 1 Intensive is
2 months (HRZE)
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Regimen 1 Maintenance is
4 months (HR)
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Regimen 2 Intensive is
2 months (HRZE)
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Regimen 2 Maintenance is
10 months (HR)

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