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Upper Respiratory Disorders

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Inflammation of the nasal mucous membranes *Most commonly from rhinovirus "common cold"   Rhinitis  
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Inflammation of the sinuses   Sinusitis  
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Most common sinus site for Sinusitis   Maxillary Sinus  
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expectorant used for sinusitis   guaifenesin (Mucinex)  
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inflammation of throat caused by viruses/bacteria   Pharyngitis  
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most serious form of pharyngitis. Symptoms: sore throat, dysphagia, fever, chills, HA, malaise, white patches on tonsils, swollen glands.   Group A streptococci: Strep throat  
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antibiotic treatment for Strep throat is   penicillin  
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how long does a C&S take to get results?   3 days  
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a significant number of pts are allergic to penicillin (remember to ask about allergies!). what antibiotic could be an alternative   Azithromycin (z-pack)  
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important instruction to give to all pts taking antibiotics   Complete entire prescription of antibiotics  
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chronic tonsillar infection may lead to   partial upper airway obstruction  
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chronic adenoidal infection may lead to   otitis media  
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listed items of pt edu after tonsillectomy/adenoidectomy   report signs of bleeding (24-48 hrs) gargle c warm saline liquid/very soft diet (avoid spicy, textured, citrus, milky foods)  
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inflammation/swelling of mucous membranes that line larynx   Laryngitis  
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complete loss of voice   aphonia  
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persistent hoarseness (2 weeks) could be a sign of   laryngeal cancer  
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nosebleed from rupture of tiny capillaries in nasal mucous membrane   Epistaxis  
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Medical management for epistaxis   Direct continuous pressure(5-10 mins), ice pack, nasal packing, and topical vasoconstrictors  
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Your 17 year old pt has severe epistaxis due to blunt trauma to the nasal cavity during a soccer game. List two vasoconstrictors that the doctor may prescribe for this pt.   Phenylephrine and norepinephrine  
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who can remove nasal packing and balloon inflated catheter   the doctor  
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deviated septum, nasal polyps, and hypertrophied turbinates are   Nasal obstructions  
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How do you test for cerebral spinal fluid after a nose fracture?   CSF - Dextrostix  
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What substance is a Dextrostix testing for?   Glucose  
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Causes for laryngeal trauma/obstruction   motor vehicle accidents, blunt trauma, allergic reaction, and CHOKING!  
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Laryngeal obstruction is a   medical emergency  
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what maneuver do you use when someone is choking on food?   Abdominal thrust (formally Heimlich)  
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recurrent/frequent episodes of upper airway obstruction and reduced ventilation; cessation of breathing for at least 10 secs.   Sleep Apnea  
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what is the difference between obstructive and central sleep apnea?   obstructive: usually caused by tongue over airway central: brain fails to signal lungs to breathe  
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regurgitation of swallowed air and formation of words   Esophageal speech  
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throat vibrator held against neck, projects sound into mouth   Artificial (electric) larynx  
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surgical insertion of prosthesic larynx   Tracheoesophageal puncture (TEP)  
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provides constant airway pressure during inspiration and expiration   CPAP  
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two levels of pressure - inspiratory and expiratory airway pressures   Bipap  
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surgical procedure making an opening into trachea   tracheotomy  
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surgical opening into trachea which a tracheostomy/laryngectomy tube is inserted   Tracheostomy  
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what is used to put an outer cannula into a tracheostomy   obturator  
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what should always be kept at a beside after a tracheostomy?   Suctioning and tracheal dilator  
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pulling/suction force, on external chest   negative pressure (iron lung)  
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pushing air into lungs; requires intubation (endotracheal tube) most common type of air pressure for intubation   positive pressure  
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what types of patients receive endotracheal intubation and mechanical ventilation   pt c resp difficulties, comatose pts, pts under general anesthesia  
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how often should you auscultate lung sounds on a pt c endotracheal intubation/ mechanical ventilation   q 30 - 60 minutes  
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accidental removal of endotracheal tube may cause   laryngospasm  
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