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ch 22 MGT PTS UPPER RESP DISORDER

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APHONIA   impaired ability to use one's voice due to disease or injury to larynx  
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APNEA   cessation of breathing  
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dysphaGia   difficulties SWALLOWING  
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EPISTAXIS   nose bleed / nasal blood vessel hemorrhage  
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MEDICAMENTOSA   rebound nasal congestion commonly assoc. w. overuse of OTC nasal decongestants  
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NUCHAL RIGIDITY   neck stiffness / inability to bend neck  
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RHINITIS   inflammation of nasal mucus membranes may be: infectious, allergic, or inflammatory in origin Acute - Chronic  
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RHINORRHEA   large amount of nasal drainage  
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RHINOSINUSITIS   'SINUSITIS' inflammation of nares and/or paranasal sinuses  
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XEROSTOMIA   DRYNESS of the MOUTH from a variety of causes  
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URI   upper airway infection / Upper Respiratory tract Infection common cold = most common average = adult, 2-4/yr  
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most common reasons for missing school/work and seeking health care...   URI  
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Common INDOOR allergens:   dust mite (feces) dog/cat dander cockroach droppings molds  
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Common OUTDOOR allergens:   Tree pollen Weeds Grasses Molds  
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URI special condsiderations in ELDERLY:   -more serious w. other conditions -influenza exacerbates COPD -use antihistamines cautiously (SE & Rx-Rx) -Laryngitis common in elderly, 2ndary to GERD  
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CRS   CHRONIC RHINOSINUSITIS chronic sinusitis (benefit-endoscopic sinus surgery)  
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S/S RHINITIS:   rhinorrhea, nasal congestion, sneezing, pruritis of nose, mouth, throat, eyes, ears, headache  
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Rx for Rhinitis (allergic/non-allergic)= symptom relief:   Antihistamines Antihistamine/Decongestant Corticosteroids Oral / Nasal spray  
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RN Mgt/Care Allergic Rhinitis:   -avoid allergens -Rx education & read OTC @ Rx-Rx -Saline spray to sooth membranes -proper nasal spray admin (p520)  
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RN Mgt/Care Infectious Rhinitis:   -same as allergic + -teach hand hygiene -encourage yearly flu vaccine  
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COMMON NAME FOR VIRAL RHINITIS   COMMON COLD  
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3 MOST COMMON TIMES VIRAL RHINITIS EPIDEMICS:   -September / start of school (fall) -late January (winter) -late April (spring)  
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S/S VIRAL RHINITIS:   -low grade fever -all symptoms of 'allergies' -cough -herpes simplex (cold sores) in some pts  
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RN Mgt of Viral Rhinitis:   -fluid intake -rest -prevention of chills -expectorants PRN -warm salt water for throat -NSAID's for pain/fever -antihistamines -teach hand hygiene & breaking infection chain  
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ABRS AVRS   Acute Bacterial RhinoSinusitis Acute Viral RhinoSinusitis  
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Patients with NG or NASOTRACHEAL tubes are at risk for developing...   NG OR NT tubes = risk for SINUS INFECTION Remove tube as soon as permitable  
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RN mgt of Acute Rhinosinusitis   -promote sinus drainage, humidifier, warm compresses, decongestants -avoid swimming, diving, air travel -correct admin of nasal spray -Rx for pain -complete antibiotic regimen  
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GABHS / GAS common name...   Strep throat (bacterial/streptococcal)  
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most Acute Pharyngitis cause is...   viral: adenovirus, influenza, epstein-barr, herpes simplex  
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RSAT =   RAPID STREPTOCOCCAL ANTIGEN TEST  
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S/S ACUTE PHARYNGITIS   -Sore throat -Fiery red pharyngeal membrane -Swollen tonsils/pillars -Fever w/o chills -nausea / vomiting -headache  
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RX for Acute Pharyngitis Viral / Bacterial   Viral - treat sysmptoms - resolves itself 5-10 days Bacterial - oral Penicillin V potassium X 5days OR Azithromycin 3-10 days  
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RN mgt Acute Pharyngitis   -bed rest while fever -teach hygiene -assess for Rash -warm saline or saltwater gargles -mouth care -complete antibiotic therapy -replace toothbrush  
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Trismus   inability to open mouth  
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odynophagia   severe sensation of burning squeezing pain while swallowing  
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otalgia   pain in the ear  
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Peritonsillar Abscess "quinsy"   most common major suppurative complication of sore throat. May develop after tonsilitis. Can progress to life threatening state.  
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s/s peritonsillar abscess   -appears acutely ill -sore throat, fever, trismus, drooling, dysphagia, otalgia, rancid breath -purulent tonsil, eyrthema oropharynx  
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Med treatment of peritonsillar abscess:   -antibiotics/corticosteroids -needle aspiration or incision & draining  
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RN mgt peritonsillar abscess:   -surgical prep/support -assists with topical anesthetics -throat irrigations/ gargles -encourage cool fluids -recovery/discharge instructions  
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Laryngitis   inflammation of the larynx assoc. with GERD sometimes May be viral, bacterial, or occupational  
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aphonia   complete loss of voice  
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s/s laryngitis   -hoarseness, aphonia, severe cough -may be sudden onset, worse by cold/wind -worse in morning or evening -tickle in throat  
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Treatment of laryngitis:   if bacterial = antibiotics resting voice/throat eliminating irritants (smoking, etc)  
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RN mgt of laryngitis:   -instruct pt to rest voice -use humidifier -encourage fluids (expectorant if indicated) -resolves 7-10 days  
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RN intervention to maintain patent airway with URI   -increase fluids = thin mucus -room vaporizor -encourage position for drainage  
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RN intervention to promote comfort/reduce pain with URI   -encourage analgesics as prescribed -hot packs relieve congestion & promote drainage -warm water gargles relieve throat -promote good hygiene  
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Complications of URI:   -Sepsis -Meningitis -brain abscess (from severe peritonsillar abscess) -otitis media & rhinosinusitis  
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S/S of Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA)   -excessive daytime sleepiness -frequent nocturnal wakening -insomnia / loud snoring -morning headaches -personality changes / irritability -systemic hypertension -dysrhythmias / polycythemia / enuresis  
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CPAP BiPAP   CONTINUOUS POSITIVE AIRWAY PRESSURE BILEVEL POSITIVE AIRWAY PRESSURE  
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CPAP is used to prevent...   airway collapse, thereby preventing apnea  
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RN mgt of OSA   -educate pt @ condition and risk of untreated OSA -encourage, eval therapy adherence  
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Most common body fracture?   Nasal fracture is the most common facial and body fracture  
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Dextrostick 'dipstick'   used to verify leakage of CSF  
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1/2 of all head and neck cancers are what type/location?   Larynx cancer / squamous cell carcinoma  
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