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Respiratory Flashcards

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What does ARDS stand for?

A

Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome

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Hydrothorax

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Fluid in the plural cavity

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Pneumothorax

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Air in the pleural cavity

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Haemothorax

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Blood in the thorax

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Chylothorax

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Chyle or lymphatic fluid in the thorax due to a ruptured thoracic duct

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6
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Nursing principals for respiratory patients

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Hygiene 
O2 therapy 
Iv fluids 
Steam 
Limit exercise
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7
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What is ARDS?

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Sudden respiratory failure due to fluid accumulation and severe inflammation of the lungs.

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8
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Examples of Chronic Pulmonary Disease

A 
Feline Asthma
Bronchitis
Pneumonia
Neoplasia
Pulmonary oedema
Pulmonary haemorrhage
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9
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Definition of chronic pulmonary disease

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Any respiratory condition that causes ongoing or long term disease

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Definition of Extra pulmonary disease

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Lungs are unable to inflate due to a disease process

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Examples of extra pulmonary disease

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Chest cavity diseases
Diaphragmatic rupture
Neoplasia

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12
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How often should you check chest drains?

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Every hour

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13
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Closure of chest drains

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Should always be double checked

Two devices should be used to close them

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14
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When would you use a chest drain or thoracentesis?

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Chest cavity disease

Pleural effusion

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What is an antitussive?

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A drug that blocks the cough reflex

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16
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Examples of antitussives

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Morphine
Codeine
Butorphanol
Dextromethorphan

17
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When should antitussives be used?

A

Dry cough only

18
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What do decongestants do?

A

Causes local vasoconstriction of mucous membranes which reduces swelling and oedema

19
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Examples of decongestants

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Pseudoephedrine

Phenylpropanolamine

20
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Examples of mucolytics

A

Steam
Bromhexine
Acetylcysteine

21
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What do expectorants do?

A

Increase output of bronchial secretions, enhance the clearance of bronchial exudate and promote a productive cough

22
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Examples of expectorants

A

Saline expectorants- sodium citrate, potassium iodide
Volatile oils- eucalyptus oil
Guaifenesin

23
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Examples of bronchodilators

A

Corticosteroids
Anticholinergics
Adrenic agents
Methylxanthines

24
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What does MDI stand for?

A

Metered dose inhaler

25
Q

Benefits of MDIs?

A

Shorter onset of action
High concentrations delivered to site
Less systematic effects

26
Q

What can nebulisers deliver?

A 
Antimicrobials 
Bronchodilators 
Mucolytic agents 
Saline 
Emergency drugs
27
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Why are ultrasonic nebulisers good?

A

Smaller micron droplets reach alveoli

28
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What’s important to note about MDI in small animal medicine?

A

Spacers must be used!

29
Q

What are B2 agonists?

A

Bronchodilators

E.g. salbutamol

30
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Example of a respiratory stimulant?

A

Doxapram

31
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Examples of antimicrobials used for respiratory diseases

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Doxycycline
Cephalexin
Amoxicillin and Clavulonic acid
Clotrimazole

32
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What treats lungworms in cats?

A

Moxidectin or imacloprid

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