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Influenza Flashcards

Infection

1
Q

How is influenza described?

A

viral highly contagious upper respiratory disease involving the lungs

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2
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What are the 2 precautions used in influenza?

A

Standard & droplet precautions

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What are the 5 symptoms of influenza?

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  1. Sudden symptoms
  2. High fever
  3. Extreme fatigue (malaise)
  4. Dyspnea
  5. Severe cough
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4
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Which type of flu is the most common? Why?

A

Type A
Severe symptoms (Pandemic & Epidemic)

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5
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Which influenza causes type A?

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Pandemics

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6
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What are the 5 complications of influenza?

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  1. Inflammation
  2. Muscle pain
  3. Infection
  4. Exacerbation
  5. CNS problems
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7
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What are 2 problems seen in inflammation in influenza?

A

Sinusitis
Bronchitis

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8
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What are 2 problems seen in muscle pain in influenza?

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Myositis
Myocarditis

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9
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What are 2 problems seen in infection in influenza?

A

otitis media
pneumonia

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10
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What are 2 problems seen in exacerbation in Influenza?

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COPD
Asthma

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What are 3 problems that can be seen in CNS problems in influenza?

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Febrile seizures
Reyes syndrome
Gillian-Barre syndrome

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12
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What is the chest x-ray used for in a patient with influenza?

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rule out pneumonia

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13
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In a total WBC count w/differential, What would we see in the patient with influenza?

A

Leukopenia
Neutrophilia

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14
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What is the #1 prevention for the flu?

A

getting the vaccine

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15
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What are the 4 H’s for nursing interventions in maintaining airway for the flu?

A

Hydration
Humidified air
Honey
Holding pillow

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16
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For the flu vaccine, what is the main difference between the IM and the intranasal vaccine?

A

IM- inactivated virus
IN- live virus

17
Q

Who would we give the intranasal flu vaccine to?

A

under 50

18
Q

What is the main teaching point we need to tell our patients about the flu vaccine?

A

Does not cause the Flu

19
Q

When are antivirals most effective for flu patients?

A

24-48 hours after onset

20
Q

What are the 2 symptoms seen with antivirals?

A

GI symptoms & hallucinations

21
Q

What patients would we not give the intranasal (zanamivir) medication to?

A

avoid in people with breathing problems

22
Q

What is the main side effect with antitussives?

A

drowsiness

23
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What is the action of antivirals?

A

prevent replication of viral DNA

24
Q

What is the action of antibiotics?

A

treats bacterial infections only; not viruses

NUR 112- Exam 1 (6 decks)

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