Pneumonia
The nurse's first action when a patient with pneumonia is experiencing thick mucosal secretions
What is Deep Breathing and Coughing?
A common finding within the sputum of TB patients
What is Blood?
The best medication used for pneumonia.
What is penicillin?
An acid-base imbalance associated with the following data:
pH = 7.36
PaCO2 = 47 mmHg
HCO3 = 25 mEq/L
What is Respiratory Acidosis?
A patient with active tuberculosis is experiencing a side effect of one of their medications, isoniazid. What is the most common side effect?
Peripheral neuropathy
A lung infection that is caused when foreign substances move into the lungs rather than the stomach
What is Aspiration Pneumonia?
The symptom most commonly reported by a patient with active TB
The type of pneumonia that doesn't typically require medications.
What is viral pneumonia?
An acid-base imbalance associated with the following data:
pH = 7.42
PaCO2 = 41 mmHg
HCO3 = 27 mEq/L
What is Metabolic Alkalosis?
Another common side effects of anti-tuberculosis medication?
hepatotoxicity or hypersensitivity reactions.
This bacteria that is most commonly responsible for a diagnosis of pneumonia
What is Streptococcus Pneumoniae?
The specifics of Tuberculosis precautions
What is a Negative Pressure Room, N95 Masks, Gowns and Gloves?
The most widely used pneumonia medication and is a category B medication.
What is cephalosporin?
An acid-base imbalance associated with the following data
pH = 7.28
PaCO2 = 32 mmHg
HCO3 = 18 mEq/L
What is Metabolic Acidosis?
What is the importance of adhering to the full course of anti-tuberculosis medication, even if symptoms improve?
To eradicate the infection and prevent antibiotic resistance.
An acid-base imbalance that can be brought on by COPD and pneumonia
What is Respiratory Acidosis
A patient with active tuberculosis (TB) is admitted to the hospital. What isolation precaution is required?
Private room with negative airflow.
This is the medication commonly used if the patient is PCN allergic.
What is macrolids?
An acid-base imbalance associated with the following data
pH = 7.5
PaCO2 = 32 mmHg
HCO3 = 24 mEq/L
What is Respiratory Alkalosis
A nurse is teaching a client who has tuberculosis about a new prescription for rifampin. What statements by the client indicates an understanding of the side effect that affects the skin?
“I can expect this medication to turn my skin orange.”
The difference between a viral and a bacterial pneumonia infection.
What is a Productive Cough?
A nurse is caring for a patient with active tuberculosis who is experiencing a productive cough. What intervention should the nurse prioritize?
Encourage increased fluid intake.
Causes diarrhea, and children cannot use it due to how it affects the teeth.
What is tetracyclines?
Normal ranges for pH, PaCO2, and HCO3?
What is
pH 7.35- 7.45
PaCO2 35- 45
HCO3 22- 26 ?
How can you educate a patient with active tuberculosis about preventing the spread of infection to others?
Cover mouth and nose when coughing/sneezing, avoid close contact with others