week 5 module 14 older adults Flashcards
1
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emphysema patho
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condition in which the lungs lose elasticity and alveoli enlarge in a way that disrupts function
- extensive smoking hx
- gas is trapped, in expiration, gas exchanged compromised
2
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emphysema subjective
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dyspnea even at rest, requiring O2 when severe
cough infrequent
3
Q
emphysema objective
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barrel chest diminished breath sounds - scattered crackles or wheezes overinflated lungs: hyperresonant inspiration is limited with prolonged expiratory effort
4
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bronchiectasis patho
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chronic dilation of the bronchi or bronchioles caused by repeated pulmonary infections and bronchial obstruction
- CF
- bronchial muscle malfunction and loss of elasticity
5
Q
bronchiectasis subjective
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cough with expectoriation of large amounts of sputum
severe hemoptysis
6
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bronchiectasis objective
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tachypnea
clubbing
crackles and rhonchi, sometimes disapprears after coughing
7
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chronic bronchitis patho
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large airway inflammation, usually a result of chronic irritant exposure
- smoking
- > mucus production
8
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chronic bronchitis subjective
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dyspnea
cough
sputum production
9
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chronic bronchitis objective
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wheezing crackles hyperinflation with dec. breath sounds flattened diaphragm right ventricular failure with dependent edema possible
