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Guide 2024 Correct Questions With Verified
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What is rhinitis also known as? What
are some common symptoms of
rhinitis? - ....ANSWER >>>>The common
cold.
Rhinitis is the inflammation of the nasal
mucous membranes (can be acute,
chronic, or allergic).
Common symptoms include:
Sneezing, nasal congestion, rhinorrhea
(runny nose), sore throat, watery eyes,
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cough, low-grade fever, headache,
aching muscles, and malaise
What is pharyngitis? What is a common
cause of pharyngitis? What are the
common symptoms? - ....ANSWER
>>>>Pharyngitis is inflammation of the
throat. It is commonly caused by
Streptococcus A bacteria (strep throat).
Common symptoms include:
Sore throat, dysphagia, fever, headache,
white or exudate patch over tonsillar
area, swollen glands
What is laryngitis and the common
causes of it? What are the common
symptoms? - ....ANSWER >>>>Laryngitis
is inflammation and swelling of the
larynx cause by URI (usually viral),
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smoking, allergies, or excessive use of
voice.
Common symptoms include:
Cannot speak above a whisper; aphonia;
throat irritation; dry, non-productive
cough
Describe tonsillitis and adenoiditis.
What are the common S/S? -
....ANSWER >>>>Chronic tonsillar
infection = partial upper airway
obstruction
Chronic adenoidal infection = otitis
media
Signs and symptoms include:
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Sore throat, difficult/pain on
swallowing, fever, malaise, enlarged
adenoids; nasal obstruction, snoring
What is sinusitis? What are the common
S/S? - ....ANSWER >>>>Sinusitis is
inflammation of the sinuses; maxillary
sinus.
Signs and symptoms include:
Headache, fever, pain over affected
sinus, nasal congestion, pressure
around eyes
What things are involved in nursing
preoperative care for upper respiratory
disorders? - ....ANSWER >>>>Lab
results: hematocrit, platelet count,
clotting time, aspirin use, NSAIDs
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