Asthma
Name clinical manifestations of asthma.
Shortness of breath, chest tightness or pressure, wheezing, coughing, tachypnea, tachycardia, anxiety
Why are pink puffers skinny?
All of their calories go to breathing
How long is the incubation period for the flu?
18 to 72 hours
Name some risk factors for RSV.
not being breastfed, smoke exposure, being a child less than 2 years of age, attends child daycare
What diagnostic tool is used to help identify anxiety disorders & mental health disorders?
DSM5
Name some triggers for asthma
Animals, plants, cold air, exercise, air pollution, mold, dust mites.
What is a MAJOR causative factor of COPD?
smoking
Which type of flu is the most severe and most infectious?
Flu A
Name clinical manifestations for a baby with rsv.
Chest retractions, nasal flaring, grunting, cyanosis, rapid respiratory rate
Generalized anxiety disorder is characterized by excessive worrying that interferes with daily functioning occurring for at least ____ months.
Generalized anxiety disorder is characterized by excessive worry thing that interferes with daily functioning occurring for at least 6 months.
Contact the doctor because this med should not be used more than 2 days a week to treat asthma symptoms. Their asthma may be worsening
Helps remove excess air from the lungs & helps the person breathe easier
A pregnant patient is wishing to receive their annual flu vaccination. Which one would be contradicted for them?
The inhaled FluMist
How would we treat RSV?
SUPPORTIVE CARE. Oxygen & suctioning if needed
You check your patients ABGS after having manifestations of a panic attack. What would most likely be the results of their labs?
low c02 levels- respiratory alkalosis
Why would someone with asthma be getting a chest X-ray?
to rule out something else like pneumonia
Postural drainage is performed on a patient right after he eats his lunch. What is wrong with this?
This should not be done right after a meal because this can cause vomiting
Who is at risk for aspiration pneumonia?
Pregnant women
How would we be monitoring a babys intake and output?
Weigh the diapers
What is agoraphobia?
What does it mean when your patient who is experiencing an asthma attack suddenly stops wheezing and has an ineffective cough. What does this mean to you?
A patient has a large lateral chest diameter. What does this mean?
The patient has a barrel chest and most likely has emphysema
Why are people who take recreational drugs or drink high amounts of alcohol more at risk for pneumonia?
Lower level of consciousness and sedation increases the risk of aspiration
What is the number one way of prevention of RSV?
WASH YOUR HANDS
What education should we be giving out patients who have just been prescribed Escitalopram, an SSRI?
The full effect may take weeks & watch for suicidal ideation