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Lower Respiratory Disorders

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Acute bronchitis   Inflammation of the mucous membranes that line the major bronchi and their branches  
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Acute bronchitis begins as   URI  
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Suggested Tx for acute bronchitis   bed rest, antipyretics, expectorants, antitussives, and increased fluids  
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Overuse of antitussives   pooling of secretions  
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Inflammatory process affecting the bronchioles and alveoli   Pneumonia  
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When alveoli involved what is compromised?   Gas exchange  
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empyema   collection of pus in the pleural cavity  
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What age is the pneumococcal pneumonia vaccination suggested?   50 yrs and older  
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Symptoms of bacterial pneumonia   Fever, chills, productive cough, RUST COLORED SPUTUM,  
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Slow pulse and respiratory rates, more copious sputum   Symptoms of viral pneumonia  
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Pleurisy   Acute inflammation of the parietal and visceral pleurae  
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Curse sound heard during inspiration and early expiration   Friction rub with pleurisy  
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pleural effusion   abnormal collection of fluid between the visceral and parietal pleurae  
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Volume of fluid between pleurae to prevent friction   5-15 mL  
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Localize area of pus formation in the lung parenchyma   lung abscess  
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Result of chronic lung abscess   Finger clubbing  
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Death rates from pneumonia and cardiovascular disease rise during a _____ epidemic   flu  
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Complications of influenza   Tracheobronchitis, bacterial pneumonia, and cardiovascular disease. MOST SERIOUS Staphylococcal pneumonia  
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