Covid 19 Flashcards
(9 cards)
1
Q
Is this viral or bacterial
A
Viral
2
Q
Virus full name
A
Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2
3
Q
How soon do symptoms appear
A
2 to 14 days after exposure
4
Q
Which isolation precautions
A
Human to human via respiratory droplets - droplet precaution
5
Q
What are the signs / Symptoms
A
Congestion
Sneezing
Cough
H/A
Smell/taste change
6
Q
How is covid diagnosed
A
2 types of viral tests to diagnose
Nucleic acid amplification
Antigen test
7
Q
Treatment for Covid
A
Nirmatrelvir-ritonavir - should be given 5 days from onset
Don’t give to kidney impairment
8
Q
Is covid a hypercoagulable state?
A
Yes - increased risk for venous thromboembolism.
9
Q
What is long covid
A
Post covid condition that developed and continue two months or more
