Bronchiectasis Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

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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...

Which statement is true regarding asthma? (Ans- 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? (Ans- Exercise-induced Which is a characteristic of intrinsic (non-allergic) asthma? (Ans- Attacks are often severe. The most common cause of chronic bronchitis is (Ans- smoking Which cellular change is seen with chronic bronchitis? (Ans- Increased e...

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...

What are the 3 steps to solving each problem encountered while completing a clinical simulation? CORRECT ANSWER -first you will be asked to assess a patient with a respiratory or respiratory related problem -second you will need to study the information and determine the primary problem -third you must decide what type of therapy or response will be the best for the problem What are the 4 obstructive diseases? CORRECT ANSWER Emphysema Chronic bronchitis Bronchiectasis Sleep disorders ...

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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 ...

Bronchiectasis - ANSWER 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 - ANSWER ADH deficiency due to hypothalamic or psoterior pituitary pathology (tumor, t...

Cough<3 §Acute < 3 weeks duration §Common etiologies §Acute respiratory infection (bronchitis, PND) §COPD exacerbation, asthma exacerbation §Pneumonia §PE, §Subacute cough ----- duration, §Chronic cough §Asthma §GERD §Infection (pertussis, atypical pneumonia §ACE inhibitors §Chronic bronchitis (smokers) §Bronchiectasis (bronchial wall thickening on CT scan) §Lung cancer,Cough Dx perform spirometry if indicators are present Peak flow meter is used for monitoring, not for ...

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