Bronchiectasis - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Information Gathering - Bronchiectasis (Defined: Abnormal condition where the bronchi secrete large volumes of pus during abnormal dilation.) CORRECT ANSWER-LEVEL I : Productive cough, often with blood, digital clubbing of the nail beds, significant history if infections (recurrent) LEVEL II : Dyspnea LEVEL III : Chest X-ray—generally normal Sputum culture—gram negative bacteria LEVEL IV : Bronchogram is the primary test. Characterized by a "tree in winter pattern" Decision Mak...

Bronchiectasis - Bronchiectasis is characterized by abnormal, permanent dilation and destruction of bronchial walls. Multiple etiologies can contribute to the development of bronchiectasis, including airway obstruction, cystic fibrosis (CF), recurrent infections, primary ciliary dyskinesia, rheumatic and systemic diseases, humoral immunodeficiency, and cigarette smoking. Central diabetes insipidus - ADH deficiency due to hypothalamic or psoterior pituitary pathology (tumor, trauma, in...

Respiratory Therapy - Lindsey Jones/Clinical Simulations Latest Update Graded A+ Information Gathering - Emphysema: (Abnormal condition of the alveoli resulting destruction and loss of elasticity.) LEVEL I : Cyanosis, Barrel chest, increased A-P diameter, Accessory muscle use, Digital clubbing of the nail beds, Significant history of smoking and/or occupational exposure to smoke or other pulmonary irritant LEVEL II : Dyspnea, Wheezing breath sounds LEVEL III : Chest X-ray—flatte...

Which statement is true regarding asthma? - Answer-It is characterized by airway inflammation. What describes an asthma that is common in children and adolescents, with bronchospasm occurring within 3 minutes of physical exertion? - Answer-Exercise-induced Which is a characteristic of intrinsic (non-allergic) asthma? - Answer-Attacks are often severe. The most common cause of chronic bronchitis is - Answer-smoking Which cellular change is seen with chronic bronchitis? - Answer-Increased eos...

Rau's Respiratory Care Pharmacology Module 1 Exam with Certified Solutions acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) Respiratory disorder characterized by respiratory insufficiency that may occur as a result of trauma, pneumonia, oxygen toxicity, gram- negative sepsis, and systemic inflammatory response. Aerosolized agents Group of aerosol drugs for pulmonary applications that includes adrenergic, anticholinergic, mucoactive, corticosteroid, antiasthmatic, and antiinfective agents ...

A 70-year-old woman has been at an extended care facility for the past two years because of her increasing inability to attend to activities of daily living. She can no longer recognize family members. She has no movement disorder, but is lethargic and spends most of her days in a wheelchair or in bed. She develops an acute febrile illness and is noted to be coughing up increasing quantities of yellowish sputum. Her temperature is 38.2 C. A chest radiograph is done which shows infiltrates that n...

Pearson medical terminology chapter 2 exogenous; ex(o)/ gen/ ous originating outside the body or an organ of body. Exo- out Gen - Formation, produce -ous - Pertaining to Analgesia (an-/-algesia) Lack of pain. An- without, lack of -algesia- condition of pain. Gastric (gastr/ic) pertaining to the stomach Gastr - stomach -ic - pertaining to Rhinoplasty (RI-no-plas-te)(rhino/plasty) Surgical repair of the nose Rhin/o - nose -plasty - Surgical repair Cardiomegaly (ca...

AANP Certification Exam 2023 correctly answered diverticulum can be an infection of - CORRECT ANSWER-both gram - and + bacteria Which diuretic should be used for osteoporosis? - CORRECT ANSWER-Thiazide diuretics: slows the kidneys excretion of calcium and increases reabsorption Lachman maneuver - CORRECT ANSWER-knee instability tear of ACL Infections of labia and vagina - CORRECT ANSWER-bacterial vaginosis, candidiasis, and trichomoniasis Chlamydia affects - CORRECT ANSWER-cervix, e...

Advanced Pathophysiology NURS 5350 Exam 3 What is a cough? Protective reflex that helps clear the airways by an explosive expiration. Acute cough: 2-3 weeks Chronic cough: longer than 3 weeks. Causes: Post nasal drip, GERD, medications (ACE). Hypoventilation vs. Hyperventilation? Hypo: Alveolar ventilation is INADEQUATE: leads to RESPIRATORY ACIDOSIS. Hyper: Alveolar ventilation EXCEEDS metabolic demands: Leads to RESPIRATORY ALKALOSIS. What is clubbing? A pai...

FNP Board review questions 2023 A 24-year old, otherwise healthy college student presents with c/o cough x 6 weeks. She has tried several OTC cough meds with no improvement. What is the most important information to consider when building your differential diagnoses? A) Her age B) Family hx C) Ineffectiveness of OTC cough medicines D) Length of time she has been coughing - ANSWER D) Length of time she has been coughing Why? This information helps you build ...