MUMPS Flashcards
what is mumps?
acute contagious disease with swelling of one or both PAROTID GLANDS
acute contagious disease with swelling of one or both ________
acute contagious disease with swelling of one or both PAROTID GLANDS
other name for mumps
epidemic parotitis
other name for mumps
epidemic parotitis
etiologic agent of mumps
paramyxovirus
etiologic agent of mumps
paramyxovirus
family of mumps
paramyxoviridae
classification of mumps
viral
incubation period of mumps
12-26 days
mot of mumps
droplet
contact
enumerate the s/sx of mumps
parotitis
fever
malaise
loss of appetite/anorexia
what is parotits?
painful swelling in front of ear, angle of jaws and down the neck
since inflammed ang salivary glands, ano nga di niya kayang itolerate
too hot
too cold
too sweet
too irritating foods
too acidic
complications of mumps
orchitis
encephalitis
Oopharitis
pancreatitis
pathognomonic sign of mumps
parotitis
management for mumps
cleaning and airing of room
TSB or alcohol rub
Hot and cold application
antiseptic mouthwash
suspensory pillow
why we need suspensory pillow in pt with mumps
to decrease the pull of gravity to lessen swelling of the testes
diet (mumps)
soft diet
doc (mumps)
Adults: 300-400mg cortisone then 100mg every 6 hrs
Non aspirin to prevent??
reye’s syndrome
Non aspirin to prevent??
reye’s syndrome
