Digestive (GI TRACT) Flashcards
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Inflammation of the parotid glands
MUMPS
Other term for mumps
PAROTITIS
What gland is swollen when you have mumps?
PAROTID GLANDS
Causative agent of mumps that is COMMON - BENIGN
PARAMYXOVIRUS
Causative agent of mumps that is FEW-SEVERE
STAPHYLOCOCCUS AUREUS
MUMPS (SIGNS & SYMPTOMS FOR THE PAROTID GLAND)
DISCOLORATION, PAIN, SWOLLEN
OTHER SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS FOR MUMPS
DYSPHAGIA, FEVER, HEADACHE, MUSCLE ACHES
Mode of Transmission for Mumps
Direct contact - saliva or respiratory droplets
Close contact activities - sports, kissing, dancing
Diagnostic Examination
P.E., BUCCAL SWAB, RT-qPCR
Diagnostic Examination (Suppurative parotitis)
Nasopharyngeal swab, buccal swab, serum - bacterial culture
How many days do the VIRAL mumps disappear?
10 DAYS
T or F: VIRAL Mumps disappear on its own?
TRUE (T)
What antibiotic is taken for BACTERIAL mumps? and for how many days?
PENICILLIN (7 DAYS)
What medications is used for MUMPS?
ANALGESIC
What type of compresse/s are used for MUMPS?
COLD OR WARM
When there is testicular swelling in MUMPS, what should be done?
elevation and cold compression
list the management for MUMPS
- viral - disappears on its own for 10 days
- bacterial - penicillin for 7 days
- supportive care
- analgesic medication
- cold or warm compresses (swollen parotid glands)
- testicular swelling - elevation and cold compression
T or F: Mumps cause complications occasionally in INFANTS
FALSE (F) - ADULTS
Complications of mumps that can happen to males
ORCHITIS
Orchitis in males can lead to?
TESTICULAR ATROPHY
List all complications of MUMPS
orchitis
oophoritis/mastitis
pancreatitis
encephalitis
meningitis
deafness
Best prevention for MUMPS
VACCINATION (MMR 2 DOSES)
How many days should a pt with mumps be excluded from school or work?
9 days
Dental Caries is also known as
Tooth decay