Midterm Flashcards
TB, COPD, PNUEMONIA, ASTHMA, OSTEOPOROSIS, LOW BACK PAIN, AMPUTATION, FRACTURE (65 cards)
is a contagious and potentially life-threatening infection caused by the bacterium **Mycobacterium tuberculosis.
Pulmonary Tuberculosis (TB)
this disease remains a leading cause of death, particularly in low- and middle-income countries
Pulmonary Tuberculosis (TB)
What immune response involves the formation of small, nodular structures to contain and fight off infections, particularly in conditions like tuberculosis?
Granuloma Formation
Inside a granuloma, there are infected macrophages and other immune cells, creating a protective wall.
Granuloma Composition
If the immune system manages to keep the bacteria under control, the person may develop latent TB. In this state, the bacteria are inactive, and the person shows no symptoms and cannot spread the disease
Controlled infection
What is the term for a tuberculosis infection that is present in the body without causing active disease or symptoms, but can potentially become active in the future?
Latent TB Infection (LTBI)
What term describes the process by which a latent tuberculosis infection becomes an active and symptomatic disease?
Progression to Active TB
The infection can spread from the lungs to other parts of the body, like the kidneys, spine, or brain, leading to further health problems
Extrapulmonary TB
Severe damage to lung tissue can make it hard for a person to breathe normally.
Respiratory Failure
If TB bacteria become resistant to medications, treatment becomes more difficult, often requiring longer and harsher drug regimens.
Drug Resistance
What are the Risk Factors of TB
Weak Immune System
Malnutrition
Overcrowded Living Conditions
Smoking and Substance Abuse
What are the Signs and Symptoms of TB
Persistent Cough
Coughing Up Blood or Mucus
Chest Pain
Fever and Chills
Night Sweats
Unexplained Weight Loss
Fatigue
Loss of Appetite
What are the diagnosis for TB
Medical History and Physical Exam
Chest X-ray
Sputum Culture and Smear
Tuberculin Skin Test (TST)
Interferon-Gamma Release Assays (IGRAs)
What are the primary treatments for TB
R - Rifampicin
I - Isoniazid
P - Pyrazinamide
E - Ethambutol
S - Streptomycin
What are the prevention and control of TB
Vaccination
Screening and Contact Tracing
Improving Living Conditions
is a heterogeneous disease, usually characterized by chronic airway inflammation (GINA, 2019).
Asthma
What are the clinical manifestations of Asthma
Hypoxemia
Cough
Wheezing
Dyspnea
it is the number 1 cause of hospital admission in children and elderly
pneumonia
this means that a person’s immune system is weakened or not functioning properly
immunocompromised
nursing interventions for asthma
deep breathing
suctioning
Increased fluid intake
steam inhalation
Semi-Fowlers or High-fowlers
The pharynx is divided into three parts, namely:
Nasopharynx
Oropharynx
Laryngopharynx
What bacterium is the primary cause of tuberculosis in humans?
Mycobacterium Tuberculosis
What are the three primary routes through which pneumonia can develop?
inhalation of pathogens
aspiration
hematogenous spread
“What set of conditions is represented by the acronym SHARP in the context of asthma-related complications?
Status Asthmaticus
Hypoxemia
Atelectasis
Respiratory failure
Pneumonia