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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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25
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Manifestations of CAP where vocal vibrations detected on palpation

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Tactile fremitus

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Manifestations of CAP where spoken “E” sound becomes a loud, nasal-sounding “A” upon auscultation

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Egophony

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Manifestations of CAP where whispered sounds are easily auscultated through the chest wall

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Whispered pectoriloquy

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Diagnostic of CAP

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-CXR
-CBC= +leukocytosis

29
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Reveals areas of consolidation/infiltration

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CXR

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Required vaccine for CAP prevention

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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

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PCV 13

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Medical Management of CAP

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Antibiotic therapy as determined by C&S result

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Clinical features of S.pneumoniae

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Abrupt onset, toxic appearance, pleuritic chest pain, usually involves 1 or more lobes

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Clinical features of haemophilus influenzae

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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

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-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

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-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

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-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

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Tuberculosis

39
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Causative Agent of PTB

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Mycobacterium tuberculosis

40
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Mycobacterium TB is:

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-Acid- Fast aerobic rod
-Sensitive to heat and UV light

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PTB mode of transmission

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Airborne

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Precaution of PTB

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Airbone Precautions

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4 cardinal signs of PTB

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-Cough
-Unexplained fever
-Unexplained weight loss
-Night sweats

44
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Other manifestations of PTB

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-Sputum Production
-Hemoptysis

45
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Diagnostics for PTB

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-CXR-PA view
-Sputum GenXpert
-Direct Sputum Smear Microscopy (DSSM)
-Mantoux Test

46
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Screening test for all presumptive cases

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CXR- PA view

47
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Primary diagnostic test for PTB

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Sputum GenXpert

48
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Serve as alternative dx tool IF Xpert is not available

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Direct Sputum Smear Microscopy (DSSM)

49
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Shall only serve as adjuvant when there is doubt in making clinical diagnosis in children

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Mantoux Test

50
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4 cardinal signs of PTB

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-Cough
-Unexplained fever
-Unexplained weight loss
-Night sweats

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How many ml for sputum collection of GenXpert

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1 ml

52
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Sputum collection for DSSM is

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3-5 ml, 2 specimens 1 hour apart or early morning specimen on the next day

53
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Notation T interpretation

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MTBI detected, RR not detected

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Notation RR interpretation

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MTB detected, RR detected

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Notation TI interpretation

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MTB detected, RR indeterminate

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Notation N interpretation

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Normal/ MTB not detected

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Notation I interpretation

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Invalid/ no result/ error

58
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What are the Anti-TB medications?

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RIPE

Rifampicin (R)
Isoniazid (H)
Pyrazinamide (Z)
Ethambutol (E)

59
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Regimen 1 Intensive is

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2 months (HRZE)

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Regimen 1 Maintenance is

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4 months (HR)

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Regimen 2 Intensive is

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2 months (HRZE)

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Regimen 2 Maintenance is

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10 months (HR)

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