diagnostic tests
This test determines whether your breathing is normal or not. It can not diagnose cancer or other diseases.
What is a pulmonary function test?
The most common symptom in older adults?
What is dyspnea?
The most important pneumonia preventive strategy
What is an immunization?
The structural changes associated with COPD?
What is emphysema?
In COPD, pathologic changes are found in the airways, for example, in the pulmonary vasculature and the lung parenchyma and can be due to underlying comorbidities such as chronic bronchitis or emphysema
This drug when given for TB treatment causes orange discoloration of sweat, urine and tears.
What is Rifampin?
(Rifampicin) Rifadin or Rimactane
Brand Names are
The antibody that plays a key role in allergic reactions.
What is immunoglobulin E (IgE)
What is the most common cause of OSA?
What is obesity?
A EKG is used to assess what side effect of asthma and some medications.
What is tachycardia?
The airway becomes obstructed due to inflammation, mucus production and bronchospasm. The narrowing diameter is known as __________ ____________.
What is mucosal edema?
What is the most common risk factor in clients with pneumonia?
What is advanced age?
The most common cause of emphysema.
What is cigarette smoke?
Medication used to suppress chronic non productive cough.
What are the therapeutic uses for codeine, dextromethorphan?
Physiologic changes that occur in patients with asthma are due to ____________.
What is inflammation?
Patient history includes daytime drowsiness, insomnia, and morning headaches.
What is Recognizing clues of sleep apnea?
A test conducted overnight in a lab. It measures the clients episodes of sleep apnea. It is the gold standard for diagnosis.
What is a polysomnographic test?
The rapid onset of a severe asthma episode and has the potential for acute ventilatory failure or death.
What is status asthmaticus?
A history of substance abuse, homelessness, cognitive impairment, or impaired functional status.
What are reasons for hospitalization?
Clients who have COPD are at increased risk for_____________.
What is pneumonia?
Monoamine oxidase inhibitors and tricyclic antidepressants increased the risk of hypertension tachycardia and angina.
What are the potential interactions for albuterol?
The cause of skeletal muscle dysfunction
What is inactivity?
What self care techniques should be taught to the OSA client. ( Name at least 3)
What is smoking cessation, weight loss, compliance with CPAP or BIPAP, Caution with driving due to daytime drowsiness, avoidance of alcohol and sedatives?
A test that monitors oxygen saturation in the blood by shining a light through tissues at specific wavelengths.
What is pulse oximetry?
Histamine, leukotrienes and prostaglandin are mediators. Mediators cause:
What is contraction of the smooth muscle and airway tightening?
Laboratory tests used to diagnose pneumonia?
What is sputum culture, blood culture, routine blood counts, lymphocyte count. C-reactive protein and erythrocyte sedimentation rate will be high indicating inflammation.
Exertional dyspnea, chronic cough with sputum production. wheezing and chest tightness as well as a barrel chest and weight loss.
What are manifestations/ symptoms of COPD?
Salbutamol or Albuterol can cause which metabolic imbalance and necessitate kidney function tests.
What is Hypokalemia?
an increase in the anteroposterior diameter of the chest resulting from hyperinflation and continual expansion of the ribs with limited lung elasticity.
What is a barrel chest?
Conditions such as hypertension, heart failure, and pulmonary hypertension.
What are conditions caused by Obstructive Sleep Apnea?
The best method for diagnosing Pneumonia?
What is a chest x ray?
Stress and depression, increased fatigue, and absenteeism from school and work.
What are Psychosocial issues?
Improvement of pneumonia should be seen 24-48 hours after what is given?
What are antibiotics?
Patent Airway and adequate oxygenation.
What is the priority of care of a client with a respiratory disorder?
take at or just before bedtime, take with food, increase fiber and fluid intake. report difficulty urinating. Avoid activities that require mental alertness. do not give to newborns and children under 2.
What is client teaching for diphenhydramine?
An assessment finding associated with vibrations felt when a client speaks.
What is tactile fremitus?
In order to be effective a treatment plan needs to be__________________ ___________________.
WHat is patient centered?