Respiratory Flashcards
1
Q
s/s of pneumonia
A
flushing, myalgia, chest pain, chills, fever, yellow-green sputum
old ppl - GI s/s
2
Q
pneumonia meds
A
expectorants, bronchodilators, IV steroids
3
Q
TB testing
A
10mm or higher with Mantoux skin test; QuantiFERON TB gold
4
Q
rescue med for asthma
A
SABA - albuterol, levalbuterol, terbutaline
5
Q
pt education for COPD
A
breathing/coughing techniques, hydration, oxygen safety, exercise as tolerated, high cal high protein foods
