A&P
Definitions
Pharmacology
Assessment
Random Questions
100
What is the function of the upper airway?
Warm and filter inspired air
100
Define epistaxis
A nosebleed
100
What medications are used to treat the common cold?
Nasal decongestants, antihistamines, expectorants, Tylenol, etc.
100
Patient presents with sore throat, fever, and a red throat. What is their medical diagnosis?
Pharyngitis
100
How can you teach your patient to not contract and spread respiratory disease?
Wash hands, avoid crowds, flu vaccine, etc.
200
What is the function of the lower airway?
Gas exchange
200
Define barrel chest and the disease it is associated with
Round, bulging chest shaped like a barrel. Associated with COPD.
200
What do antitussive medications do?
Stop the cough reflex
200
If a patient presents with sore throat and nasal congestion, but no fever, what is the medical diagnosis?
The common cold
200
Name 2 possible nursing diagnoses for a patient with respiratory problems
Ineffective Breathing pattern, Ineffective airway clearance, Acute pain, Excess fluid volume, etc.
300
Name 3 structures of the upper airway
Nose, sinuses, pharynx, tonsils, adenoids, larynx, trachea
300
Define ventilation
Flow of gas in and out of lungs
300
What upper respiratory disease can be prevented with a vaccine?
Influenza
300
If a patient presents with facial pressure and pain plus purulent nasal secretions, what is the medical diagnosis?
Rhinosinusitis
300
How is epistaxis treated?
Direct pressure, silver nitrate, electrocautery, topical vasoconstrictors, etc.
400
How many lobes of the lung are there?
3 on the right, 2 on the left.
400
Define vital capacity
Measures the maximum volume of air exhaled from the point of maximum inspiration
400
What do expectorant medications do?
Help thin out secretions so they can be coughed out
400
When listening to breath sounds you hear continuous musical sounds on both expiration and inspiration. What is this breath sound called?
Wheezing
400
What is the ABG? pH: 7.30 PaC02: 50 HC03: 26
Respiratory acidosis
500
The lungs are made up of millions of....
Alveoli
500
Define tidal volume
The volume of each breath
500
Name 1 antihistamine
Benadryl, Allegra, Claritin, Vistaril, etc.
500
Patient presents with fever, muscle aches, sore throat, and just looks sick. What is the medical diagnosis?
Influenza
500
What is the ABG? pH: 7.54 PaC02: 45 HC03: 31
Metabolic alkalosis
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