Respiratory Infections
Most common croup syndrome
Acute Laryngotracheobronchitis
Albuterol
Short Acting Beta Blocker: May be rescue or maintenence medication
Disease of the Exocrine glands
CF is a disease of the exocrine glands affecting the pancrease, respiratory system and sweat glands
Classify Ventricular Septal Defect
Acyanotic, Increased Pulmonary Blood Flow
Drug that improves contractility
Digoxin
Manifested by 3Ds: Dysphasia, Drooling, Distress
Dysphasia, Drooling, Distress: Acute Epiglotittis
3 Mechanisms or components of asthma
Inflammation, Bronchoconstriction & formation of mucus plugs
What might a Meconium Ileus indicate?
May be first indication of CF in addition to Newborn Screening
Classify Tetralogy of Fallot
Cyanotic, Decreased pulmonary blood flow
Symptoms of Digoxin toxicity
Gastrointestinal Effects (N,V, abd pain); Hyperkalemia, CV effects (bradydysrhythmias most common), Additional symptoms (HA, dizziness, confusion, delieium and vision disturbance)
Routine Health Maintenance Intervention to prevent Acute Epiglottitis
Hib Vaccine beginning at 2 months of age
3 triggers for Asthma
smoking, dander, dust, mold, food, ozone, chemicals/cleaning compounds, change in weather, colds and flu
What are chest physical therapy including vest therapy or Acapella (flutter device therapy)
Chest physiotherapy to prevent and treat respiratory infections
Classify Coarctation of the Aorta
Acyanotic, Obstruction of Blood flow from Ventricles
Drug that removes accumulated fluid and sodium
Diuretics
What is Racemic Epinephrine used for
Treatment when cool mist does not relieve croup symptoms
Steroids
Used in conjunction with albuterol for rescue
Digestive Enzymes
Used to promote absorption of protein and carbs. CF patients need high protein, high calorie dies with added salt and vitamins especially A,D,E,K
Classify Hypoplastic Left Heart
Cyanotic, Mixed blood flow
Category of drugs that decrease afterload
ACE Inhibitors
Acute obstruction and inflammation of bronchioles
Bronchiolitis
What are Fluticasone (Advair), Fudesonide (Symbicort)
Combined long acting beta agonist with steroid component
Long term complications of CF
Diabetes, sinusitis, rectal polyps, infertility in males
Name the 4 defects of Tetralogy of Fallot & the classifications
VSD, Overriding Aorta, Pulmonary Stenosis and thickened R Ventricle;
Cyanotic, Decreased Pulmonary Blood Flow
General concepts of CHF treatment
Improve tissue Oxygenation and Decrease Cardiac Workload