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Peds Exam 2 Flashcards

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pre-procedure for cardiac cath

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-accurate height and weight
-allergy history (especially to iodine)
-NPO for 6-8 prior
-locate and mark distal pulses

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post-procedure for cardiac cath

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-position affected leg STRAIGHT
-check temperature bilaterally
-ASSESS INSERTION SITE AND PRESSURE DRESSING
-assess peripheral perfusion

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disorders with increased pulmonary blood flow

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patent ductus arteriosus (PDA), atrial septal defect (ASD), and ventricular septal defect (VSD) in these defects, blood is shunted from high pressure left side to low pressure right side

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patent ductus arteriosus (PDA)

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passageway (ductus arteriosus) between the aorta and the pulmonary artery remains open (patent) after birth

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treatment for patent ductus arteriosus (PDA)

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Indomethacin (Indocin)

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atrial septal defect (ASD)

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an opening in the septum separating the atria; may close spontaneously, if it doesn’t surgical intervention is needed

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ventricular septal defect (VSD)

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an opening in the septum separating the ventricles; may solve spontaneously, but if VSD is severe enough HF can result

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Disorders with decreased pulmonary blood flow

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Tetralogy of Fallot, Tricuspid atresia; pressure of right heart is high so desaturated blood from right side shunts to left

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What are the 4 defects of Tetralogy of Fallot?

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-Pulmonary stenosis
-ventricular septal defect
-overriding aorta
-right ventricular hypertrophy

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key symptom of tetralogy of fallot

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Tet spells manifested as increased cyanosis, hypoexemia, agitation comes with crying feeding or defacating

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for hypercyanotic spells

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-calm the child
-knee to chest postion
-administer O2
-administer morphine
-IV fluids

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interventions for tetralogy of fallot

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KNEE TO CHEST POSITION; helps to improve pulmonary blood flow by increasing systemic vascular resistance

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tricuspid atresia

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Tricuspid valve orifice fails to develop; right ventricle is hypoplastic

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in tricuspid atresia, what must remain open to maintain minimally adequate oxygenation?

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foramen ovale and PDA

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Tricuspid Atresia Treatment

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Prostaglandin (PGE) to maintain patency of PDA, Surgical Repair

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coarctation of the aorta

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congenital cardiac condition characterized by a narrowing of the aorta

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key symptom of coarctation of the aorta

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blood pressure higher in the upper extremities and decreased in lower extremities (20mmHg or >)

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intervention for coarctation of the aorta

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-balloon angioplasty
-resection of narrowed aorta followed by end-to-end reanastomosis

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aortic stenosis

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narrowing of the aorta; resulting in decreased CO

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difference in symptoms for coarctation of the aorta and aortic stenosis

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coarctation of the aorta: dizzy and LEG PAIN
aortic stenosis: dizzy and CHEST PAIN

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Transposition of the great vessels

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a congenital abnormality where the aorta is attached to the right ventricle and the pulmonary artery to the left ventricle (this is backwards and leads to two separate blood routes)

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Transposition of the great vessels presents with

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significant cyanosis at birth

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interventions for Transposition of the great vessels

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corrective surgery performed at 4-7 days

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Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome

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underdevelopment of the left side of the heart, usually resulting in an absent or nonfunctional left ventricle

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without intervention of hypoplastic left heart syndrome…

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death will occur rapidly

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treatment of choice for hypoplastic left heart syndrome

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heart transplant

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s/s of heart failure in children

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-weight gain
-activity intolerance
-poor feeding
-depends on L or R side HF

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medication for improved cardiac function

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digoxin, ACE, B-Blockers

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do not give digoxin to infants if pulse is

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<90-110bpm

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do not give digoxin to older children if pulse is

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<70bpm

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medication to remove accumulated fluid and sodium

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Furosemide

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Digoxin effects on heart

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slows HR but deepens contractions

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interventions for heart failure

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-semi-fowlers
-feeding every 3 hours and have infant take required food in within a 30 minute time period
-neutral environment to prevent cold stress
-cool humidified oxygen

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rheumatic fever

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inflammatory disease that may develop as a delayed reaction to insufficiently treated group A beta-hemolytic streptococcal; effects connective tissues of the heart, joints, skin, blood vessels, CNS

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rheumatic fever can manifest

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2-6 weeks after strep throat

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s/s of rheumatic fever

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-chorea
-fever
-carditis
-erythema marginatum
-abdominal pain
-sub-q nodules
-polyarthritis

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Erythema marginatum

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Small red spots w/ bright red margins, sand papery
rash Rheumatic fever; painless

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treatment for rheumatic fever

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antibiotics (penicillin) , antiinflammatories

38
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what is needed before the dentist if a child has rheumatic fever

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antibiotics

39
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Kawasaki disease

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acute systemic vasculitis of unknown cause

40
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S/S of Kawasaki disease

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-fever
-strawberry tongue
-conjunctival redness
-red throat
-erythematous body rash
-swollen hands and soled of feet
-desquamation of skin on tips of fingers and toes
-red dry cracked lips
-enlarged cervical lymphnodes

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Treatment for Kawasaki disease

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Aspirin and IV gamma globulin

42
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aspirin in kawasaki’s disease is initially used for

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fever, then for antiplatelet use

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interventions for kawasaki disease

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-measures to lower fever
-monitor signs of bleeding sue to aspirin therapy
-passive ROM to facilitate joint movement
-monitor cardiac
-oral hygiene; lips moist

44
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common respiratory infection manifestation

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-tachypnea (>60)
-tachycardia (>160)
-cyanosis
-nasal flaring
-grunting
-apnea/dyspnea
-retractions
-fever, V/D/abd pain
-wheeze, crackles, absence of breath sounds

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common management for respiratory infection

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-fluids
-cool mist
-rest: play quietly
-handwashing
-acetaminophen/ibuprofen
-OCT cold meds

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Acute Viral Nasopharyngitis

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common cold

47
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management of Acute Viral Nasopharyngitis

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-fluid
-rest
-humidified air
-handwashing
-elevate HOB
-suctioning

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acute infections pharyngitis

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strep

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diagnosis of acute infections pharyngitis

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throat swab; infection with group A-B hemolytic streptoccus

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treatment for acute infections pharyngitis

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azithromycin

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strep increases the risk for

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rheumatic fever

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tonsillitis s/s

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-swollen red tonsils
-Sore throat
-Difficulty swallowing
-White or yellow coating or patches
-Fever

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management for tonsillitis

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tonsillectomy

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Post-op of Tonsillectomy

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-position prone/side lying to facilitate drainage
-watch for FREQUENT SWALLOWING
-no milk products

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otitis media s/s

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-crying, irritability
-rolling head side to side
-rubbing ear

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prevention from otitis media

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feed upright, maintain routine immunizations

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interventions for otitis media

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-increase fluid
-avoid chewing during acute phase (chewing increases pain)

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when giving medication in the ear of a child <3y/o

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pull ear lobe down and back

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medication for otitis media

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amoxicillin

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infective agent for mononucleosis

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epstein barr virus

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diagnosis for mononucleosis

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monospot test

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S/S of mononucleosis

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-fever
-sore throat
-swollen lymph nodes
-increased WBC,
-fatigue
-lyphadenopathy and hepatosplenomegaly

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interventions for mononucleosis

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no specific treatment; self-limiting monitor for signs of splenic rupture

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Croup (laryngotracheobronchitis)

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inflammation of larynx, trachea, and bronchi

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S/S of croup

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-Hoarseness
-barking cough with inspiratory stridor
-low-grade or no fever

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what should be avoided in patients with croup

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cough syrup and cold medications as it can dry and thicken secretions

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Epiglottitis

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medical emergency; inflammation of epiglottis, can rapidly develop to respiratory distress

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what vaccine decrease risk factor of epiglottitis

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Hib

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s/s of epiglottitis

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-drooling
-difficulty swallowing
-retractions
-inspiratory stridor
-sore throst
-tripod

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interventions of epiglottitis

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-NO THROAT INSPECTION BY NURSE
-resuscitation equipment
-intubation or trachepstomy

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bronchitis

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inflammation of the bronchi; viral, mostly self limiting

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S/S of bronchitis

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-dry hacking non productiv ecough
-worse at night
-fever

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management for bronchitis

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cough suppressanrs, fluids, rest (basically treat the symptoms)

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bronchiolitis and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)

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inflammation of the bronchioles that causes production of thick mucus, RSV is acute viral infection that causes this

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s/s of bronchiolitis and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)

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-rhinorrhea
-coughing
-sneezing
-wheezing
-ear and eye drainage

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protection from RSV

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Palivizumab (synagis), monthly injection

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pertusis (whooping cough)

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A HIGHLY CONTAGIOUS acute upper respiratory infection caused by the bacterium Bordetella pertussis.

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s/s of pertusis (whooping cough)

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-severe cough with loud whooping inspiration
-cyanosis
-tongue pertrusion

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management for pertusis (whooping cough)

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-airborne, droplet, contact precautions
-Tdap should be administered for prevention
-antimicrobial therapy
-hydration, suction, humidified air

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foreign body aspiration

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swallowing/aspiration of objects into air passages

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s/s of foreign body aspiration

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Choking, gagging, coughing

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intervention for foreign body aspiration

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abdominal thrust maneuver

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prevention of foreign body aspiration

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-Teach parents how to prevent foreign body aspiration
-Very mindful of small pieces around infants/children that can be easily put into their mouths

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asthma

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chronic inflammatory disorder of the airways

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s/s of asthma

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-Sense of breathlessness
-Tightening of the chest
-Wheezing
-Dyspnea
-Cough

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Drug therapy for asthma

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-albuterol (SABA)
-salmeterol (serevent) (LABA)
-methoprednisone

87
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peak flow meter

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tests severity of asthma

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status asthmaticus

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a severe, life-threatening asthma attack that is refractory to usual treatment and places the patient at risk for developing respiratory failure.

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