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Clinical Manifestations / Complications Flashcards

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Atelectasis (acute and chronic)

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Dyspnea, cough, sputum
Increased WOB

Acute: tachycardia, tachypnea, pleural pain, central cyanosis

Chronic: similar to acute, infection might be present

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Influenza

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Abrupt onset
Fever, chills, myalgia, fatigue
HA, sore throat

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Influenza complications

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PNA
Sinus infection
Dehydration

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Streptococcal PNA

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Sudden chills, fever
Pleuratic chest pain
Respiratory distress

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Viral/mycoplasma/Legionella PNA

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Bradycardia

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PNA complications

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Atelectasis
Pleurisy
Pleural effusion
Pneumothorax
Meningitis
ARF
Sepsis, shock

Also delirium with older

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TB

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2-3 weeks after infection…
Cough (dry then productive)
Fatigue, malaise, fever, night sweats
Anorexia and weight loss
Later: dyspnea (unusual) and hemoptysis

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SUD

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Mood
Hygiene
Odd sleep patterns
Injuries
Relationship problems
Poor job performance
Anorexia
Isolation
Financial problems, jail, theft
Withdrawal

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Long term alcohol use complications

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HTN, CM, heart disease
Stroke
Liver
Gastritis
Pancreatits
Immunosuppression
Sexual dysfunction

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BAL 0.4 to 0.5

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Coma
Impaired breathing and HR
Nystagmus

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BAL 0.200 to 0.299

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NV
Emotional
Decreased libido
Motor impairment
Blackout
Loss of consciousness

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BAL 0.001 to 0.029

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Normal

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BAL 0.030 to 0.059

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Mild euphoria
Relaxed
Happy
Talkative
Impaired concentration

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BAL 0.060 to 0.099

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Reduced pain
Euphoria
Extraversion
Impaired depth perception and peripheral vision

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Wernicke Korsakoff

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Vitamin B deficiency
Vision changes
Memory impairment
Dementia

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DT

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Anxiety, fear, irritable, agitated
Tremor
Insomnia
Incontinent
Hallucinations
Tachycardia, HTN, dilated pupils, hyperthermia, sweating

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Chronic bronchitis

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Cough with sputum 3 months for 2 years
Increased goblet cells
Enlarged submucosal glands
Cilia dysfunction
Inflammation

(“Blue bloater” cyanosis)

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Emphysema pathophysiology

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Abnormal airspace distention
Alveoli wall destruction
Increased dead space
Impaired diffusion
Hypoxemia
Hypercapnia

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COPD pathophysiology

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Chronic inflammation in airways, parenchyma, and pulmonary blood vessels
Air trapping
Hypersecretion
Mucosal edema
Bronchospasm

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Effects of aging on respiratory system

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Loss of elasticity
Stiff chest wall
Rib cage calcification
Kyphosis
Decreased exercise tolerance
Smaller rounder lungs
Decreased number alveoli

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COPD

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Cough and sputum
Dyspnea
Accessory muscles, chest breathing
Weight loss
Exercise intolerance
Wheezes, deceased breath sounds
Tripod, pursed lip, long expiratory

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COPD complications

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Exacerbations
Respiratory insufficiency
Respiratory failure
PH/cor pulmonale
PNA

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Cor pulmonale

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Dyspnea
Crackles
JVD
Hepatomegaly, RUQ tenderness
Edema, weight gain

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O2 therapy complications

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Combustion
CO2 narcosis
O2 toxicity
Absorption atelectasis
Infection

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Lung cancer
Dyspnea Hemoptysis Chest and shoulder pain Pneumonitis Cough with sputum Dysphagia Swollen lymph nodes Clubbing Nonspecific: weight loss, weakness, HA
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Obesity complications
2 to 6 year decrease of lifespan Increased risk for cancer, DM2, asthma, HTN, Alzheimer’s, musculoskeletal disorders Respiratory failure, OSA, obesity hypo ventilation syndrome HF, embolism
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Dumping syndrome
Sweating Tachycardia NVD Dizzy
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Smoking’s effect on body
Lung damage Damage to protective mechanics Airflow obstruction Increase secretions Reduced lung capacity
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Pneumothorax
Dyspnea, tachypnea, tachycardia, pleuritic chest pain, tracheal deviation, absence of breath sounds, fremitus
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Liver dysfunction
Jaundice Encephalopathy Angioma Lack of body hair Muscle wasting Widened blood vessels Ascites Red palms Cirrhosis
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Jaundice
Yellow High bilirubin
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Hepatocellular jaundice
Sick Anorexia, NV Malaise, fatigue, weak HA, chills, fever, infection
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Obstructive jaundice
Dark urine, pale stool Dyspepsia, fat intolerance, impaired digestion Pruritis
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Hepatic encephalopathy
Lethargy Change in sleep patterns Drowsiness Mood swings Confusion Incoherent Stupor Coma
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Esophageal varices
Hematemesis Melena Deterioration Shock
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Hep A
Mild flu Low fever Anorexia Later jaundice and dark urine Indigestion and epigastric distress Large liver and spleen
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Hep B
Insidious and variable Similar to HAV (mild flu) Low appetite Dyspepsia Abdominal pain Aches Malaise Weakness Maybe jaundice
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Hep C
Mild symptoms but high chance of becoming chronic
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Hep D
High chance of sudden liver failure or chronic hepatitis and cirrhosis
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Cirrhosis
Hepatomegaly Portal obstruction Ascites Infection Peritonitis Varices Edema Vitamin deficiency Anemia Mental deterioration
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Liver CA
Pain at RUQ, back, epigastrium Weight loss Anemia Anorexia Weak Jaundice if bile duct occlusion Ascites Obstructed portal veins Also: hepatomegaly
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Glaucoma
Silent thief Loss of peripheral vision Blurry Halo Hard time focusing and adjusting to low lighting Achy eyes and HA
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Cataracts
Painless blurry vision Dim Glare sensitivity Reduced acuity Myopic shift Astigmatism Diplopia (double vision) Color shifts
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Retinal detachment
Shade / curtain in vision at 1 eye Flashing lights Sudden floaters
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Hearing loss
Tinnitus Turning up TV Impaired speech Isolation
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External otitis
Pain Tender Discharge Edema Erythema Pruritis Hearing loss Fullness
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Acute otitis media
Otalgia Fever Hearing loss
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Ménière’s disease
Triad: episodic vertigo, tinnitus, fluctuating sensorineural hearing loss Pressure, NV
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PNA
Cough Fever and chills Dyspnea and tachypnea Myalgia Pleural chest pain Accessory muscles Orthopnea Crackles Fremitus vibration Purulent sputum Change in mentation

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