lower respiratory disorders Flashcards
types pneumonia (6)
- community acquired
- nosocomial (hospital)
- ventilator associated
- healthcare associated
- aspiration
- opportunistic
what test do they use to determine if pneumonia pt should be in/outpatient
CURB-65 score
common opportunistic pneumonia
PCP
risk factors aspiration pneumonia (3)
tube feedings
strokes
surgery
S+S bacterial pneumonia (6)
- sudden onset
- cough
- fever
- chest pain
- sob
- decreased breath sounds
antibiotic for community acquired pneumonia
azithromycin
antibiotic for hospital acquired pneumonia
vancomycin
possible complications with vancomycin (3)
red man syndrome
ototoxic
hepatotoxic
antibiotic for children with pneumoni
amoxicillin
risk factors TB (2)
- malnutrition
- poor hygiene
airborne precautions with TB (5)
- negative pressure room
- N95 mask
- gown
- mask
- goggles
S+S TB (4)
- fever
- night sweats
- fatigue
- productive cough
TB skin test: what is positive for general public without risk factors
15 mm
TB skin test: what is positive for people in longterm care facilities, IV drug users, medically underserved populations, healthcare workers
10 mm
TB skin test: what is positive for patients with HIV or who have had recent close contact to someone with active TB
5 mm
STRIPE meds for TB
streptomycin rifampin isoniazid pyrazinamide ethambutol
what is important to remember with rifampin
turns bodily fluids red/orange
what is important to remember with isoniazid
- monitor liver enzymes
- no alcohol
- give with Vitamin B6