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Respiratory all questions solved 100 accurately latest version
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Respiratory Questions✅✅abrupt, usually 3-6 hours
what is the onset for influenza-
what are the signs and symptoms of influenza-✅✅Þ Chills
Þ Fever (usually high 102-104 that lasts 3-4 days)
Þ Generalized myalgia
Þ Headache
Þ Cough
Þ Sore throat
Þ Fatigue
what are the diagnositc studies for influenza-✅✅
Þ Viral cultures can be
taken (throat swab, nasopharyngeal swab, sputum, ect.)
Rapid influenza diagnostic test (RIDTs)
when should antiviral drugs be given- ✅✅can be given if its within 24-48
hours of onset
✅✅Þ Rest
what can nurses instruct patients to do if they have influenza-
Þ Hydrate
Þ Take acetaminophen or ibuprofen for HA, aches, pain
Þ Antipyretics for fever
when should a pateint not get the flu vaccine-✅✅if they have already had
it that year
or
egg allergy
prevention of influenza-✅✅ Þ Hand washing
Þ Annual vaccination (best time to get the vaccine is in September or
October, before flu exposure)
Þ Antiviral drugs
Avoid close contact with anyone who has the flu
, ✅✅Þ Significant pain over affected
what are the s/s of acute sinusitis-
sinus
Þ Purulent nasal drainage
Þ Nasal obstruction
Þ Congestion
Þ Fever
Þ Malaise
Þ Halitosis (bad breath)
how can sinusitis get diagnosed- ✅✅ X-rays or CT scan of sinuses
(sinuses are filled with fluid or thickened mucous membrane)
what are treatments for the SYMPTOMS of sinusitis- ✅✅Þ Oral or topical
decongestants (to promote drainage)
Þ Intranasal corticosteroids (decrease inflammation)
Þ Analgesics (reduce pain)
Þ Saline spray (relieve congestion)
✅✅
what is important to teach patients when using topical
decongestions- to use the medication for no longer than 4 to 5 days to
prevent rebound congestion
Management of sinusitis- ✅✅ Þ Get plenty of rest to help body fight
infection and promote recovery
Þ Hydrate to loosen secretions
Þ Take hot showers or steam inhaler
Þ Apply warm damp towels around sinuses
Þ Sleep with head elevated
what are the s/s of pneumonia- ✅✅ Þ Cough (can be productive or not
productive)
Þ Sputum (may be green, yellow or rust colored-bloody)
Þ Fever, Chills
Þ Dyspnea, Tachypnea
Þ Pleuritic chest pain
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