Respiratory Infections Flashcards
1
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Organism that can affect the respiratory system
A
Virus - common cold, influenza Helminth- paragonimuswestermani Bacteria Fungi- blastomycosis and histoplasmosis Protozoa- entamoeba histolytica
2
Q
Common nose infections
A
Common cold, rhinorrhea, rhinitis, epistaxis
3
Q
Nose bleed
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Epistaxis
4
Q
Nasal discharge
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Rhinorrhea
5
Q
Nose bleed
A
Epistaxis
6
Q
Sore throat
A
Pharyngitis
7
Q
Inflammation of the larynx
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Laryngitis
8
Q
Laryngitis is usually cause by which bacteria
A
Gram positive
9
Q
Condition of the trachea and bronchus
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Tracheobronchitits
10
Q
Symptoms of respiratory infections
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Rhinorrhea
Cough
Dysphonia/ aphonea, wheezing fever
Pain in throat
11
Q
Treat for common cold
A
Antihistamine and nasal decongestant
12
Q
Sinusitis treatment
A
Antimicrobial
13
Q
Pneumonia may be caused by
A
Gram positive or negative organisms
Pneumocystis
14
Q
Drugs for pneumonia
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Antibiotics, bronchodilator, oxygen
15
Q
Fungal infections of the lungs are treated with
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Amphorericin B, ketoconazole, fluconazole
