Medications
This medication acts on the cough control center, suppressing the cough reflex
What is an Antitussive
This measures the amount of oxygen in the blood
What is SP02
These are typical signs of a deep vein thrombosis (DVT)
Waht is Pain, erythema, and edema in the calf
This is the normal blood pH ?
What is 7.35- 7.45
Bubbling in a closed chest tube system is said to mean?
What is a leak
Examples of this type of medication include: Flonase, Afrin, Sudafed, and Nasonex
What are Nasal Decongestants
This visualizes the larynx, trachea and bronchi?
What is a Bronchoscopy
This is also known as the common cold ?
What is Rhinitis
This is normal HC03 ?
What is 21-28 mmo/L
This is also known as a nosebleed.
What is epistaxis
This medication loosens bronchial secretions. Give an example.
What are expectorants Expectorants- Guaifenesin, Mucinex, Humibid
These are considered the 3 most commonABG sites?
What are the Radial, brachial, or femoral artery
What are three most common causes of occupational lung disease ?
Silica, coal dust (black lung), asbestos
This is the normal C02 ?
What is 35-45 mm Hg
This test is used to diagnose Cystic fibrosis?
What is a sweat test
Examples of this type of medication include : Allegra, Zyrtec, Dramamine and Benadryl
What are Antihistamines
This removes excess fluid or air
What is a Thoracentesis
This comes from a clot originating from the right side of the heart
Waht is a Pulmonary Embolism
What level of induration indicate a positive Mantoux test ?
What is 10mm or greater
Reduces friction between the visceral and parietal pleura during breathing
What is surfactant
Isoniazid (INH), Rifampin and Rifapentine are used to treat ?
What is TB
This tests for a pulmonary embolism
What is a Pulmonary Angiography or VQ Scan
This can be caused by near-drowning
What is hypoxia
Cessation of breathing must occur for how long to considered Obstructive Sleep Apnea
What is 10 seconds
This fluid lubricates the visceral and parietal pleurae
What is pleural fluid or serous fluid