part 2

Question 1

What are the general manifestations of a URI?

Answer 1

• nasal discharge
• cough
• sore throat
• fever
• anorexia
• vomiting
• diarrhea
• abd pain

Question 2

What areas does an upper respiratory tract infection effect?

Answer 2

nose
pharynx
larynx
upper trachea

Question 3

What areas does a lower respiratory tract infection effect?

Answer 3

lower trachea
bronchi
bronchioles
alveoli

Question 4

What areas does croup syndromes effect?

Answer 4

epiglottic or larynx

Question 5

What is a URI and what causes it?

Answer 5

• nasopharyngitis (common cold)

- caused by numerous viruses: RSV, rhinovirus, adenovirus, influenza, parainfluenza

Question 6

What are the differences between the signs and symptoms of nasopharyngitis (URI or common cold) between younger and older children?

Answer 6

younger: fever, irritable/restless, poor feeding, sneezing, vomit or diarrhea
older: muscle aches, possible cough, dry nose and throat, cough and chills

Question 7

When a child has a URI (nasopharyngitis or common cold) why should we be aware of an earache?

Answer 7

it can be a secondary bacterial infection

-ear infection

Question 8

Infections of the lower airway includes what structures?

Answer 8

bronchi and bronchioles

Question 9

What is the treatment for viral pharyngitis/common cold?

Answer 9

antipyretics
fluids
rest
increase HOB
suction
vaporize
saline nose drops

Question 10

Why should you not use decongestant nose drops for more than 3 days?

Answer 10

rebound congestion