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What is Pneumonia?

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A Bacterial or Viral Lung Infection

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What’s the cause for Pneumonia?

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Typical Organisms or Atypical Organisms

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What groups are at risk for Pneumonia?

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Elderly + Chronic Lung Disease + The Immunocompromised

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How are the pathogens for Pneumonia transmitted?

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Via Droplet or Aerosol

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What does Consolidation mean?

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It’s when the air in the lungs is replaced with a Solid, Fluid, or Other Substance (Pus/Blood/Cells)

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What is it called whenever Consolidation involves the entire lobe of a lung?

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Lobar Pneumonia

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What is it called when inflammation in the lungs is settled around the Bronchi and isn’t localized to any one lobe of the lung?

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Bronchopneumonia

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What’s the most common bacterial cause of Pneumonia? What is this also called?

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S. pnuemoniae (Typical Pneumonia)

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What does Aspiration Pneumonia result from?

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Inhalation of Gastric or Oropharyngeal Fluid in the Lower Airways (Which may contain bacteria)

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What is Chemical Pneumonitis a result of?

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Aspiration of Gastric Fluid that causes an Inflammatory Reaction in the Lower Airways

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What Respiratory Viruses may cause Pneumonia?

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Influenza A and B + SARS-CoV-2 + Rhinoviruses + Parainfluenza Viruses + Adenoviruses + RSV

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What Chronic Lung Diseases may cause Pneumonia?

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COPD + Cystic Fibrosis

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Heart Disease and Lung Cancer both increase the risk for -

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Pneumonia

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It’s estimated that what percentage of pt’s with Community Acquired Pneumonia (CAP) will experience a new episode of CAP within the same year and require hospitalization?

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9%

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What’s the mortality rate for CAP during hospitalization?

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6.5%

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Does Pneumonia get caused by an Exacerbation of other Comorbitities?

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Yes

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What tissues are important for resisting any infection?

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The tissues of Extrapulmonary Organs (Like the Liver or Bone Marrow)

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Is the diagnosis and management of Pneumonia the same in the elderly as it is in normal pt’s?

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Yes

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What are the manifestations of Pneumonia?

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Cough + Dyspnea + Pleuritic Chest Pain + Adventitious Lung Sounds (Rales + Crackles + Ronchi)

Fever + Chills + Malaise + Headache + Loss of Appetite + Myalgia

Cough (Productive or Non-Productive) + Tachypnea + Labored Breathing

Tactile Fremitus + Dull-Sounding Percussion of the Lungs

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What is the gold standard for diagnosis Pneumonia?

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Chest X-Ray

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When should a CT Scan of the chest be used to diagnose Pneumonia?

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When the results of the Chest-X Ray look normal, but other indications of Pneumonia still remain

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What is Malaise?

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A general feeling of unwellness

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What is Myalgia?

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Muscle Pain / Discomfort (Can affect Muscles, Ligaments, Tendons, and Fascia)

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What is Tactile Fremitus?

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A Vibration felt in the chest wall when a pt speaks or sings

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What is Pleuritic Chest Pain?
Chest pain that worsens when Inhaling or Exhaling
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What’s important to keep in mind about a pt with Pnuemonia?
They may present with Anxiety
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What are some Environmental Irritants of Pneumonia?
Smoke or Gases
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What things especially need to be assessed for a pt with Pneumonia?
Assess for Airflow Obstruction + Manifestations History + Exposure to Risk Factors
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What should treatment of Pneumonia be targeted towards?
Focus on effective management of Pneumonia with Encouragement to Mobilize + Adhere to treatment therapies
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Immobilization puts a pt at more risk for Pneumonia. True or false?
True
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What things can Pneumonia develop into?
Hypoxia + Sepsis
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What’s Sepsis?
Bacteria in the Bloodstream
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When caring for a pt with Pneumonia, what interventions are needed?
Change positions frequently + Administer Oxygen to minimize Dry Secretions + Encourage Fluid Intake + Elevate HOB
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Why should a pt be encouraged to increase their fluid intake if they have Pneumonia?
To offset fluid loss due to increased workload from Breathing + Fever
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Should an Incentive Spirometer be used for a pt with Pneumonia?
Nah
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For how long should you monitor a pt’s manifestations after starting Antibiotic Use?
24-48 Hrs
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Can Blood Cultures or I&O be used to determine if a pt with Pneumonia is improving?
Yes
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What lab tests can be used to diagnose Pneumonia?
C-reactive Protein (CRP) + Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR) + Procalcitionin. (The above labs should all be high if they have Pneumonia, they all indicate Inflammation). Blood Culture + Routine Blood Counts + Sputum Culture + Lymphocyte Count. A Chemistry Panel (To assess Hydration Status).
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Prior to the administration of Antibiotics, what labs need to be obtained?
Blood Cultures
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You have a pt who you suspect to have Pneumonia, they also have HIV. On top of the labs of what you’d normally obtain for a pt with Pneumonia, what other labs do you need to obtain because of their HIV?
CD4 Levels
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What is Pulmonary Edema?
A life-threatening buildup of fluid in the lungs
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What are the causes of Pulmonary Edema?
Systolic or Diastolic Dysfunction + Renovascular Hypertension. Congestive Heart Failure / Left Ventricular Failure. Possible Exacerbation of Chronic Heart Failure. Can occur after an MI.
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What is Renovascular Hypertension?
HTN that occurs because the Kidney’s aren’t getting enough Blood Flow
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If a pt has Pulmonary Edema, where specifically are they going to have fluid buildup in their lungs?
In the Interstitial Spaces + Alveoli
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What does an increase in fluid in the Pulmonary Interstitial and Alveolar Spaces cause to occur? Why?
Cardiogenic Pulmonary Edema Because of a rapid and acute increase in Left Atrial Filling Pressure (Caused by an elevated Left Ventricular Filling Pressure)
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What does Noncardiogenic Pulmonary Edema occur due to?
An increase in the Permeability of Pulmonary Endothelium
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What is Noncardiogenic Pulmonary Edema associated with?
Diffuse filling of the Alveolar Spaces in the absence of elevated Pulmonary Capillary Wedge Pressure
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What Disorders can leave a pt more at risk for Pulmonary Edema?
Chronic Disorders (like Myocardial Ischemia) + Acute Disorders (like Acute Hypertensive Crisis) Renovascular Disease
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How can Renovascular Diseases cause Pulmonary Edema?
Renal Artery Stenosis (Narrowing of one or more arteries to the Kidneys, causing a lack of blood flow to the kidneys, which causes Renovascular HTN)
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What is the survival rate for Pulmonary Edema?
It has a 1 Year survival rate of 50% (The mortality rate of pt’s with Pulmonary Edema and Congestive Heart Failure is much higher)
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Between Males and Females, which is typically more affected by Pulmonary Edema?
Males
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Are the Elderly more at risk of Pulmonary Edema?
Yes
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What comorbidities often occur with Cardiogenic Pulmonary Edema and Noncardiogenic Pulmonary Edema?
Cardiogenic Pulmonary Edema: Preexisting Heart Disease + Acute MI Noncardiogenic Pulmonary Edema: Complications of preexisting conditions that can be Systemic or Pulmonary (like Pneumonia, Trauma, and Sepsis). Most pt’s with Noncardiogenic Pulmonary Edema will display symptoms of Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS).
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What electrolyte should be avoided if you have heart disease?
Sodium
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Aging is associated with a higher sensitivity to-
Adverse reactions to meds
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What are the manifestations of Pulmonary Edema?
SOB + Anxiety + Confusion + Agitation + Hypotension + HTN + JVD Hypoxia + Tachypnea + Respiratory Distress + Diaphoresis Cyanosis of Lips + Cold Extremities Pedal Edema Cough with Blood Tinged Frothy Sputum (Pink Sputum)
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What symptoms of Pulmonary Edema are indicative of Severe Left Ventricular Systolic Dysfunction or Cardiogenic Shock?
Hypotension
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What symptom of Pulmonary Edema is usually present with pt’s who have chronic heart failure?
Pedal Edema
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In order to diagnose Pulmonary Edema, what needs to be ruled out first?
Anemia, Sepsis, Electrolyte Imbalance
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What things need assessed to diagnose Pulmonary Edema?
Chest X-Ray, Pulse Oximetry, ABG’s
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A pt with Pulmonary Edema may be experiencing-
Multiorgan Involvement (Depending on Comorbidities)
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Are cardiac conditions one of the main reasons for Pulmonary Edema?
Yes
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Pt’s with Pulmonary Edema should have discharge teaching involving Blood Pressure and Glycemic Control. True or false?
True
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Is Rhinitis a Viral or Allergic disease?
Both
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What is Rhinitis?
A Runny Nose
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What is Nasal Drainage called?
Rhinorrhea
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What is a common viral cause of Rhinitis?
Common Cold
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What are the manifestations of Rhinitis that only appear if Viral?
Low Grade Fever & Cough
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What are the manifestations of Rhinitis that can appear if non-viral?
Itchy Nose, Ears, etc. + Watery Eyes
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How should Rhinitis be treated?
Saline Nasal Spray (Antihistamine Nasal Sprays), Warm Shower, Home Humidifier, Increased Fluid Intake Tyelenol / Motrin are good if Viral
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Is Saline Nasal Spray an OTC med?
Yes
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What is Sinusitis?
A Sinus Infection
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How is Sinusitis diagnosed?
A CT Scan
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Is Facial Pain symptom of Sinusitis?
Yes
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What can be caused by Sinusitis?
Cyst Formation
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How should Sinusitis be treated?
Blow nose when possible + Use a Humidifier + Avoid Swimming. May need Broad Spectrum Antibiotics, NSAID’s, etc.
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What is the other name for Influenza?
Swine Flu
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How is Influenza diagnosed?
Flu Test
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What precautions should a pt with Influenza be put on?
Droplet Precautions
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Do Antivirals (Such as Antiflu) treat or cure the flu?
Antivirals only treat the flu, they don’t cure it
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Is the Flu Shot always a gamble in terms of if it will actually work or not?
Yes
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What allergies make a patient contraindicated for the Flu Vaccine?
Allergic to Eggs
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What is important to keep in mind about Antihistamine Nasal Sprays?
They may cause Rebound Congestion or Addiction
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What precautions should a pt be put on if they have Pneumonia?
Droplet and Contact

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