signs and symptoms Flashcards
1
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cough
A
- protective and removal of materials
- a comomon symptom associated with pulmonary disease.
2
Q
Receptors for cough
A
Pharynx Larynx Trachea Large Bronchi Visceral pleura
3
Q
Vagus nerve
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Gag reflex, slows HR via valsalva manuever
4
Q
Phrenic nerve
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involved in diaphragm movement
5
Q
mechanism of cough
A
receptors send signal via GN and Vagus to cough reflex center in Medulla. Medulla causes the Glottis to close and accesory muscles of expiration contract
6
Q
valsalva maneuver
A
increased intrathoracic pressure by forcible exhalation
7
Q
effective cough
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strong enough to clear secretion
8
Q
ineffective cough
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unable to clear secretions
9
Q
productive cough
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brings up and clears secretions/ blood
10
Q
non- productive cough
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dry, irritating cough
