Heathers portion of Quiz 3 Flashcards
(26 cards)
Ways of transportations of infectious dissorders?
Droplet
Airborne
Pneumonia is a lung infection that causes
inflammation… mucus plugging resulting in immobility and build up
Symptoms of pneumonia
fever, chills, cough, confusion in elderly
PT intervention for pneumonia?
Positioning, chest therapy, mobility, oxygen monitor
What is acute bronchitis?
Inflammatin of trachebronchial tree or large bronchi
ITIS means what?
Inflammation
Causes of acute bronchitis?
Virus, bacteria, chemical, reaction
Symptoms of acute bronchitis
cough, fever, chest discomfort
Influenza types
A: most severe
B less severe
C: small outbreaks
Antiviral agents
To decrease severity
Antipyretics
Drugs to reduce fever
Alangesics
pain reducer meds
Corticosteriods
Anti inflammatory (inhaler)
Beta agonists
Relax muscles of airways increase breathing
Nebulizers
Altered inhalers for childrens use
Anticholinergic
drug that blocks acetylcholine
Preventative measures of TA for pneumonia pt
postioning, observe for coughing, stumbling, faint tired chest therapy reinforce meds O2 monitor mobility
COPD?
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, UMBRELLA : chronic bronchitis, or emphysemia
Causes of COPD
Smoking, pollution chemicals, genes
two main conditions under umbrella of COPD
chronic bronchitis (excess mucus inflammed bronchiole Emphysemia : enlarged alveoli and collapsed bronchiolle
COPD leads to high levels of ____?
CO2, due to lack of expiration.. leads to increased resp rate
2 Asthma attacks stages?
Stage one: related to spams coughing peaks within 15-30
Stage 2 peaks within 6 hrs. mucus production spasm and muscle contraction narrow airways
Symptoms of ASTHMA
coughing, wheezing, anxiety, chest tightness decreased breath
excessive use of inhaler can
decrease bone density