Avoid 2nd hand smoke - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Types of prevention - answer-primary- car restraints, bicycle helmets, immunizations secondary- prevent for those with RF-pap, mammo tertiary-mgmt of established disease- meds, lifestyle Primary - answer-Preventing the health problem, most cost effective form of healthcare **IMMUNIZATIONS, ensuring adequate illumination at home (preventing falls) Secondary - answer-Detecting disease in early asymptomatic stages, screenings -Early cause finding of asymptomatic disease via the use of a sc...

characteritics of asthma correct answers airflow limitation, inflammation and hyperresponsiveness paroxysmal or persistent sx sx of asthma correct answers dyspnea chest tightness wheeze sputum production cough targets for asthma control are symptoms ______________ or use of reliever _________ correct answers sx <3 days per week or use of reliever <3 doses per week precipitating factors for asthma correct answers environmental allergens occupational exposures irritants (smo...

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 ...

characteritics of asthma correct answers airflow limitation, inflammation and hyperresponsiveness paroxysmal or persistent sx sx of asthma correct answers dyspnea chest tightness wheeze sputum production cough targets for asthma control are symptoms ______________ or use of reliever _________ correct answers sx <3 days per week or use of reliever <3 doses per week precipitating factors for asthma correct answers environmental allergens occupational exposures irritants (smo...

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...

Classification of acute sinusitis Symptoms < 4 week Classification of subacute sinusitis Symptoms 4-12 weeks Brainpower Read More Previous Play Next Rewind 10 seconds Move forward 10 seconds Unmute 0:09 / 0:15 Full screen Classification of chronic sinusitis Symptoms > 12 weeks Classification of recurrent sinusitis 3+ events/year without symptoms in between and last < 2 weeks What percentage of cases of sinusitis receive antibiotics? How many...

Leik - FNP Review Questions and answers, exam predictor questions. Rated A. Which of the following drugs interact with warfarin/coumadin? a. Imodium (loperamide) b. Diltiazem Hydrochloride SR (diltiazem) c. trimethoporim-sulfamethoxazole (Bactrim) d. sumatriptan (Imitrex) - c Sulfa drugs will interact with warfarin (increases the blood level), which results in an elevation of the INR and the risk of bleeding. The following drugs are potent inhibitors of the CYP450 system except:...

Civil Service Test 26 Questions with Verified Answers How many cases of AIDS have been diagnosed since 1981? - CORRECT ANSWER 16,000 What is the estimated number of people who will contract the AIDS virus? - CORRECT ANSWER 1,000,000 Which group of people make up 17% of the reported cases of the AIDS virus? - CORRECT ANSWER Intravenous drug users. What is the total number of Emergency Medical Service personnel that have contracted the AIDS virus while providing emergency medical care?...

Maternal-Child Nursing Care with Women's Health Companion 2nd Edition Test Bank By Ward Hisley Chapter 1-49 | Newest Version . A 23-year-old African-American woman is pregnant with her first child. Based on the statistics for infant mortality, which plan is most important for the nurse to implement? a. Perform a nutrition assessment. b. Refer the woman to a social worker. c. Advise the woman to see an obstetrician, not a midwife. d. Explain to the woman the importance of keeping her prenat...

Pathology - correct answer A branch of medicine that deals with the structural and functional changes in tissues and organs of the body that cause or are caused by disease. Pathophysiology - correct answer A specific branch of pathology that studies functional or physiologic changes in the body that results from disease processes. Anaerobic - correct answer ...