Bronchiectasis Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

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...

FNP Board review questions and answers 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 - ANS D) Length of time she has been coughing Why? This information helps you build your ddx Acute cou...

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

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 CORRECT ANSWER D) Length of time she has been coughing Why? This information helps you build your ddx Acute cough < 3 weeks: bronchitis, sinusitis...

FNP Board review questions And Answers All Verified 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 - ANS D) Length of time she has been coughing Why? This information helps you build your ddx ...

Bronchiectasis CORRECT 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 CORRECT ANSWER ADH deficiency due to hypothalamic or psoterior pituitary pathology ...

RRT Clin Sims- Lindsey Jones 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—flattened diaphragms, hyperlucency,...

Porth's Essentials of Pathophysiology 10th Edition Test Bank by Tommie L. Norris Complete Guide A+ 2023/2024. At an international nursing conference, many discussions and breakout sessions focused on the World Health Organization (WHO) views on health. Of the following comments made by nurses during a discussion session, which statements would be considered a good representation of the WHO definition? Select all that apply. A) Interests in keeping the elderly population engaged in such acti...

Form A Practice Exam NBRC Questions With Verified Answers 1.A respiratory therapist is assisting a physician with endotracheal intubation. Which of the following should be used INITIALLY to confirm tracheal intubation? A. cm marking of the endotracheal tube B. observable condensation in the tube C. pulse oximetry D. colorimetric capnography D. Colorimetric capnography assesses the presence of CO2 and provides confirmation of tracheal intubation when CO2 is detected. 2. A respira...

Community Acquired Pneumonia Exam Questions And Answers Graded A+ Community Acquired Pneumonia (CAP) an acute infection of the pulmonary parenchyma acquired in the outpatient setting Predisposing conditions for CAP 1) Alterations in level of consciousness 2) Alcohol consumption 3) Acidosis 4) Pulmonary edema 5) Malnutrition 6) Mechanical obstruction of a bronchus 7) Cystic fibrosis 8) COPD 9) Smoking tobacco 10) hypoxemia 11) Toxic inhalations 12) Uremia 13) Administration of...