Asthma
COPD
Pneumonia
Influenza
RSV
100

What is the primary trigger of an asthma attack?


    • Answer: Common triggers include allergens, respiratory infections, cold air, exercise, and smoke.
100
  • What condition includes: alveolar wall destruction, loss of recoil,airway narrowing and barrel chest?

Hyperinflation of the lung.

100

What is pneumonia?


    • Answer: An infection of the lungs causing inflammation in the alveoli and excess fluid.
100
  • What is the flu virus’s primary mode of transmission?

    • Answer: Droplet transmission from coughing or sneezing.
100
  • What is RSV, and which population is most at risk?

    • Answer: RSV is a viral infection that causes respiratory issues, primarily affecting infants and young children.
200

What class of medication is commonly prescribed for quick relief of asthma symptoms?


    • Answer: Short-acting beta-agonists (SABAs), like albuterol.
200

What are the two primary conditions that contribute to COPD?

Chronic bronchitis and emphysema.

200
  • What are the two primary types of pneumonia based on the location of acquisition?

    • Answer: Community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) and hospital-acquired pneumonia (HAP).
200
  • What antiviral medication is commonly prescribed for the treatment of influenza?

    • Answer: Oseltamivir (Tamiflu).
200
  • What is the first-line treatment for RSV in children?

    • Answer: Supportive care, including oxygen therapy, hydration, and bronchodilators.
300
  • What is the name of the device used to help deliver medication to the lungs in patients with asthma?

    • Answer: Inhaler or nebulizer.
300

Which type of medications are typically used for long-term control of COPD?


    • Answer: Long-acting bronchodilators (e.g., LABAs) and inhaled corticosteroids.
300
  • What diagnostic tests are used to confirm a diagnosis of pneumonia?

    • Answer: Sputum, Blood Cultures an Chest X-ray (need at least two of these)
300
  • How long after exposure to the influenza virus do symptoms typically appear?

    • Answer: Symptoms typically appear 1-4 days after exposure.
300
  • How is RSV transmitted?

    • Answer: Through direct contact with infected respiratory secretions (e.g., saliva, mucus).
400

What is the mechanism of action of corticosteroids in asthma management?


    • Answer: Corticosteroids reduce inflammation and swelling in the airways.
400
  • What is the role of oxygen therapy in COPD management?

    • Answer: Oxygen therapy is used to improve oxygen levels and reduce strain on the heart.
400

What should the nurse encourage the patient with pneumonia to do hourly that will aid in improved gas exchange?


    • Answer: Incentive spirometry and deep breathing exercises.
400

What is the minimum age for receiving annual influenza vaccine?


    • Answer: 6 months.
400
  • What preventative medication is sometimes given to high-risk infants and children under 24 months of age to prevent severe RSV infection?

    • Answer: Palivizumab (Synagis).
500
  • What is the difference between an inhaled corticosteroid and a long-acting beta agonist (LABA)?

Answer: Inhaled corticosteroids reduce inflammation, while LABAs work to relax bronchial muscles for long-term control.

500

What are the hallmark symptoms of COPD?


    • Answer: Chronic, productive cough and shortness of breath.
500
  • : What are patients with pneumonia at an increased risk of developing should their condition not be addressed timely?

Answer: Sepsis.

500

What is the primary complication of influenza in high-risk populations, such as the elderly?


    • Answer: Pneumonia.
500
  • What are the most common side effects for Ribavirin Anti-viral therapy?

    • Answer: Bronchospasm, Shortness of Breath, Skin Rash and Conjunctivitis.
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