Prevention
The number one way to prevent illnesses
wash your hands
Per the CDC, how long should you wash your hands to kill majority of the bacteria?
20 seconds
Drinking more _____ will have a similar effect on a productive cough as taking Mucinex (guaifenesin).
Water
This infection is caused by the inflammation and blockage it causes in the nasal passages
Sinus infection
What vitamin supplements can prevent/reduce the duration or risk of getting sick?
Zinc, Vitamin C
According to the CDC, what is the number one way to prevent getting the flu?
Flu vaccine
Name the virus that causes the flu
Influenza virus (Types A, B, C)
Can you get antibiotics for the flu? Why?
NO - the flu is a virus
This infection can cause ear pain, impaired hearing, dizziness, or impaired balance.
Ear infection
Which OTC cough/cold medicine would be most beneficial for a patient with a productive cough?
Guaifenesin
Why is the flu vaccine given yearly?
Flu vaccine is reformulated yearly to match most prevalent strains of the virus
How does maintaining a healthy lifestyle make you less susceptible to infections?
Eating a balanced diet, getting regular exercise, and getting enough sleep can help strengthen your immune system
____ is considered to have comparable efficacy to dextromethorphan (cough suppressant) for the treatment of cough.
Honey
Influenza can lead to ____, a life-threatening condition, particularly when the flu weakens the immune system and allows for secondary bacterial infections.
Sepsis
When you take Tylenol for pain and fever, what organ are you most concerned about damaging? And what is the maximum daily dose in 24 hours?
Liver
4,000mg
What is the minimum age to get a flu shot
6 months
What people are at a higher risk of contracting the flu? (what age group or category)
Age 65+ or younger than 5, pregnant people, people with weakened immune systems
What medication is often prescribed for confirmed flu cases? (there's only one)
Tamiflu
Lung inflammation where the alveoli is filled with pus
Pneumonia
Which OTC drug would be the most effective treatment for a runny nose or post nasal drip?
Benadryl or any antihistamines
If soap and water are not available, what percentage of alcohol-based hand sanitizer should you use?
60% or more
Is the flu transmitted via droplet or airborne? And what does that mean? (give an example)
droplet - sneezing, coughing, touching bodily fluids
What temperature is considered a fever? What are the two treatments for a fever? And why do we get fevers? (what's the purpose)
100.4 F
Tylenol & Ibuprofen
Getting a fever is our body's natural response to fight off the perceived threat.
Influenza can lead to ________, a rare but serious neurological complication that may arise from an influenza virus infection.
encephalitis - causes immune response and inflammation in the central nervous system
You just recommended Afrin (oxymetazoline) nasal spray to a patient. What is the maximum number of days the patient should use this product?
No more than 3-5 days (can lead to rebound congestion).