Signs/Symptoms
Loud snoring, Restless, disturbed sleep, Gasping, Choking, Apneic events
what is obstructive sleep apnea
caused by inhaled silica dust
what is silicosis?
If used for more than 3 to 4 days can cause rebound congestion
what is decongestant/phenylephrine
rest voice, avoid exposure to chemicals, smoke, infections
what is laryngitis
negative pressure room, N95 mask, keep door closed at all times
what is airborne precautions
wheezing, coughing, dyspnea, chest tightness
what is asthma?
voice abuse, dust, chemical, smoke
what is laryngitis
This form of corticosteroid may be used to gain rapid control of the disease; to manage severe, persistent asthma; to treat moderate to severe exacerbations; to accelerate recovery; and to prevent recurrence.
what is systemic preparation/ prednisone?
only for healthy people up to 49 years old
what is live attenuated influenza vaccine?
These precautions are used for illnesses easily transmitted by direct patient contact or by contact with items in the patient’s environment.
what is contact precautions?
hoarseness, severe cough, dry, sore throat
what is laryngitis?
older adult, GERD, genetic predisposition, allergies- risk factor of
what is asthma?
Primarily used for asthma attack prevention.
what is long-acting beta 2 agonist/salmeterol?
Continuous Positive Airway Pressure
what is obstructive sleep apnea
influenza, mumps, pertussis- type of isolation precautions
what is droplet precaution?
Pruritis of nose/airways/ears
sore, dry throat
what is rhinitis
Obesity, HTN, Diabetes Mellitus, Gender
What is OSA?
osteoporosis, hyperglycemia, peptic ulcer disease, atrophy, hypopigmentation
what is adverse effect of corticosteroids?
take a deep breath and place lips around mouthpiece and fully exhale as hard/fast as you can
what is peakflowmeter
This oxygen delivery device is most reliable and accurate method for delivering precise concentrations of oxygen through noninvasive means.
what is venturi mask?
labored breathing, hypoxia, impaired judgement, decrease oxygen saturation- indication of --------therapy.
what is oxygen therapy?
This is transmitted by direct contact with infected secretions, inhalation of large particles from others’ coughing or sneezing, or inhalation of small particles (aerosol) that may be suspended in the air for up to an hour.
what is viral rhinitis?
amantadine, rimantadine, ribavirin- used for treatment of ________
what is influenza?
Breathe in slowly and deeply through the nose, letting the abdomen protrude as far as possible.
Breathe out through pursed lips while tightening (contracting) the abdominal muscles.
what is diaphragmatic breathing?
This occur when too high concentration of oxygen (greater than 50%) is given for an extended period (generally longer than 24 hours)
what is oxygen toxicity?