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Infection/Inflammation Flashcards

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What is pneumonia?

A

bacterial, fungal or viral infection that inflames air sacs, may be filled with fluid

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S/S of pneumonia

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tachycardia, fever, chills, cough, tachypnea, dyspnea, myalgia, arthralgia

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treatment of pneumonia

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antibiotics, NSAIDS, oxygen, antipyretics

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what is influenza?

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acute viral infection of respiratory tract, ABC types

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S/S of influenza

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fever, sore throat, severe nasal congestion, malaise, cough, myalgia

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treatment of influenza

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Tamiflu, hydration, rest, NSAIDS, antipyretics

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prevent pneumonia

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flu shot, pneuovax vaccine, Prevnar 13 vaccine,

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diagnostic tests pneumonia

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sputum culture, chest xray, CBC, CT scan,

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prevent influenza

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vaccine, hand hygiene

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diagnostic tests influenza

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rapid influenza diagnostic test

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what is UTI

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infection of any part of the urinary system (kidneys, bladder, urethra) acute pyelonephritis, cystitis, urethritis. E coli

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treatment of UTI

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antibiotics, wipe back to front, hydration,

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S/S of UTI

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dysuria, urge to urinate, passing small amounts of urine, cloudy urine, pelvic pain, strong odor, red/pink urine

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diagnostic tests of UTI

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urine culture, ultra sound, CT scan,

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what is appendicitis

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acute inflammation of vermiform appendix, stool or other object blocking opening and causing inflammation

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S/S of appendicitis

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dull pain near navel and upper abdomen that becomes sharp as it moves to lower right quadrant pain (McBurneys Point), fever, rebound pain, loss of appetite

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prevent appendicitis

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no prevention, high fiber diet

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treatment of appendicitis

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appendectomy, medication, IV fluids

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nursing care appendicitis

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prep for surgery, NPO until bowel sounds return, supine or HOB elevated, changes in pain level mean rupture

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nursing care pneumonia

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respiratory therapy (incentive spirometer, oxygen, breathing treatments), getting patient out of bed, oral care, assessing lung sounds

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nursing care UTI

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encourage voiding every 3 hours, avoid irritating drinks, pain relief/antispasmotic, finish ALL antibiotics

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nursing care influenza

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droplet precaution, no one with egg allergy can receive flu shot, vaccination

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what is conjunctivitis

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inflammation of outer membrane of eyeball and inner eyelid, viral and bacterial or allergens

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prevent conjunctivitis

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change pillow case often, avoid rubbing eyes, don’t share makeup

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S/S of conjunctivitis

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scratching, purulent eye discharge (bacterial), pink/red sclera

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treatment of conjunctivitis

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bacterial (antibiotic eye drops), viral resolve on its own, cold compress, steroids to promote tissue growth and reduce inflammation

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diagnostic test appendicitis

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CT scan, ultrasound

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diagnostic test of conjunctivitis

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eye exam, eye culture, slit lamp exam

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what is GBS

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group B streptococcus, harmless in adults, infants get group B strep disease

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S/S of GBS

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fever, difficulty feeding, lethargy, cyanotic, difficulty breathing, irritability

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treatment of GBS

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IV antibiotics during labor

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diagnostic test

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swab of anus and vagina

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infant problems with GBS

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hearing loss, learning disabilities, cerebral palsy, seizures

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what is Otis media

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ear infection, bacteria causing inflammation in inner ear canal,

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S/S of Otis media

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ear pain, tugging/pulling on ear, trouble laying flat, refusal to eat, fluid draining from ear

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treatment of Otis media

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antibiotics, antipyretics, tympanostomy tube (drains fluid), myringomy (slit in eardrum to relieve pressure)

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diagnostic test Otis media

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tympanometry (evaluates for fluid in ear), visual inner exam with otoscope

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complication of diarrhea

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metabolic acidosis

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complication of vomiting

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metabolic alkalosis

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treatment of diarrhea/vomiting

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bananas, rice, applesauce, toast, fluids, antidiarrheals, fiber, antiemetics (prevent nausea)

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rotavirus

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virus that causes inflammation of stomach and intestine (gastroenteritis), fecal-oral route,

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S/S of rotavirus

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fever, vomiting, watery diarrhea

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prevention of rotavirus

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rotateq vaccine and rotatrix

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cholecystitis

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inflammation of gall bladder, calculous and acalculous

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