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Acute Bronchitis - inflammation of trachea, bronchi, bronchioles from infections or chemical irritant cough > 5 days main symptom, starts non productive but can become productive, can last up to 3 wks-6wks, dyspnea, wheezing, rhonchi, injected pharynx, fatigue, chest soreness, serious in elderly especially if they have COPD or CHF Repeat attacks in children evaluate for anomalies, immune deficiencies, asthma Testing-no test, if fever present get chest x-ray, rapid flu swab, nasopharyngeal...

Allergic Rhinitis Medication Correct Answer -diphenhydramine: sedating -cetirizine (zyrtec) -fexofenadine (allegra): most targeted, least SEs -nasal steroids: for prevention, daily use, takes 1wk+ for full effect -eye drops Uncomplicated URI treatment Correct Answer -increased fluids -saline spray -nose frida -honey - not in children under 1 yo -NO vapor rub, cough suppressants, or cough medicine -educate on s/sx of respiratory distress ABRS vs URI Correct Answer -ABRS lasts for 1...

Does having a 1st deg relative w prostate cancer inc the risk? - Answer- Yes (2X the risk) 2nd deg relative: 1:7 What is the half life of PSA? - Answer- 2.2 days What determines the range of normal PSA? - Answer- Age (inc w age) What med can dec PSA? - Answer- 5-Alpha reductase inibitors How do you tx HSP? - Answer- GCCs, but no specific tx is available Analgesics Bed rest Monitor bp Are febrile seizures genetic? - Answer- Yes What is the incidence of febrile seizures, an...

Lung's major function - correct answer Provide continuous gas exchange between inspired air and blood in the pulmonary circulation Respiratory tract extends from the - correct answer mouth/nose to alveoli What does the upper airway do - correct answer filters airborne particles, humidifies and warms inspired gases Aspects of the upper airway: - co...

CFRN Exam 489 Questions with Verified Answers What is the worst stressor in transport? - CORRECT ANSWER Vibration. Physical effects on crew & patient plus affects ECG and increases ETCO2. Increase padding to decrease vibration Gravitational forces cause what? - CORRECT ANSWER Pooling of blood Negative impacts on transport - CORRECT ANSWER Fatigue Dehydration Cold, high, & dry What stressor impacts physical assessment most? - CORRECT ANSWER Noise Vision Impairment - CORRECT ANSWE...

% BSA affected in SJS and TEN? - Answer-SJS < 10% BSA TEN > 30% BSA 12 month old pt comes in and the mother reports that the child has sudden flexion and stiffening of the neck, limbs, and trunk followed by gradual extension and relaxation. These jerking spells have become more frequent and occur in clusters throughout the day. The baby will cry briefly after the spells and then become sleepy. What is dx? - Answer-Infantile spasm A 10-year-old girl presents to clinic due to a general...

CFRN Exam 706 Questions with Verified Answers Antidote for alkais - CORRECT ANSWER copious water antidote for anticholinergics - CORRECT ANSWER Physostigmine *keep atropine nearby antidote for atropine - CORRECT ANSWER Physostigmine *same as for all anticholinergics antidote for phenergan overdose - CORRECT ANSWER physostigimine same as for all anticholinergics have atropine nearby antidote for benadryl overdose - CORRECT ANSWER physostigmine same as for all anticholinergics...

Milestone HESI Retake Latest 2023 Graded A Levels of Health Promotion primary, secondary, tertiary Application Examples of Levels of Promotion primary- weight loss, diet, smoking cessation Secondary- papsmears, mammograms, testicular exams Tertiary- medication therapy, surgical treatment, physical therapy, teaching foot care education to diabetic care Primary promotes health and preventing development of disease process or injury Secondary screening for early detection of disease Tertiary be...

what do you do for labored, contstriction, or lack of tidal volume - ANSWER assist ventilations with BVM What do you do for acid in eyes - ANSWER irrigate, if contacts take them out Signs and Symptoms of tension pneumothorax - ANSWER progressive shortness of breath increased altered level of consciousness neck vein distention tracheal deviation What organ could be affected by trauma to the upper right quadrant - ANSWER liver flail chest is charcterized and defined by - ANSWER para...

Kussmaul Respirations type of hyperventilation that is the lung's emergency response to acidosis. Kussmaul breathing causes a labored, deeper breathing rate (usually associated with diabetic acidosis and renal failure) Primary Assessment Identify immediate life-threats. Six parts of primary assessment are: al impression (age/position/AVPU/chief complaint) sing mental status (Awake/ Alert/ Oriented x#) sing airway (patent/ adequate/ Rate-Rhythm-Quality/ chest rise/fall) si...