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ADULT (exam 2)
Respiratory Anatomy
- Characteristics
- Nasal Cavity
- Hair Filters
- Mucus Filters and Moistens
- Capillaries Warm
- Pharynx (Throat)
- Larynx (Voice Box)
- Cilia Expel Mucus and Dust
- Trachea
- Bronchi
- Alveoli
2 mins
COPD Overview (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Overview)
- Causes
- Inhaled Toxins
- Smoking
- AAT Deficiency
- Assessment
- Emphysema
- Chronic Bronchitis
- Asthma
- Considerations
- Spirometry
- Slow Progression
2 mins
Asthma Implementation and Education
- Medication
- Oxygen
- Corticosteroids
- Ipratropium (Anticholinergic)
- Albuterol
- Implementation
- Inhaler/nebulizer
- Pulse Oximetry
- Pursed Lip Breathing
- Education
- Carry Inhaler
- Rinse Mouth after Inhaler
- Identify Trigger (Cold Air, Dander, Dust, Infection, Mold, Pollen, Smoke)
2 mins
Asthma
- Obstructive lung disease
- Bronchial Hyperresponsiveness
- History of Atopic Disease
- Beta2 agonists
- Corticosteroids
- Curschmann's spirals
- Hypertrophy of smooth muscle
- Reversible
- Charcot Leyden crystals
- Methacholine challenge
- Wheezing
- Cough
- Initially decreased PaCO2
- Pulsus paradoxus
2 mins
Persistent Mild Asthma
- Diagnosis
- Symptoms (Brochoconstriction) and Rescue Inhaler Use > 2 Days / Week
- Nighttime Awakening 3-4 / Month
- Greater or equal to 80 % of Predicted FEV1
1 min
Persistent Moderate Asthma
- Diagnosis
- Symptoms (Bronchoconstriction) and Rescue Inhaler Use Daily
- Nighttime Awakening > 1 / Week
- 60-80% Predicted FEV1
- FEV1/FVC Decreased 5%
2 mins
Intermittent Asthma
- Diagnosis
- Symptoms (Bronchoconstriction) and Rescue Inhaler Use ≤ 2 / Week
- No Interference With ADLs
- Nighttime Awakening < 2 / Month
- > 80 % of Predicted FEV1
1 min
Persistent Severe Asthma
- Diagnosis
- Symptoms (Bronchoconstriction) and Rescue Inhaler Use: Multiple/ Day
- With Minimal Activity
- Nighttime Awakening: Nightly
- < 60% Predicted FEV1
- > 5% Decrease FEV1/FVC
2 mins
Beta-2 Agonists
- Short-term Treatment
- Terbutaline
- Asthma
- Tocolysis
- Albuterol
- Asthma
- Long-term Treatment
- Salmeterol
- Asthma
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
3 mins
Albuterol (Proventil)
- Mechanism
- Short-Acting Beta-2 Agonist
- Indications
- Bronchospasm
- Asthma
- Side Effects
- Angina
- Tachycardia
- Tremor
1 min
Chronic Bronchitis
- Pathophysiology
- Chronic Inflammation of Bronchi
- Signs and Symptoms
- Early-Onset Cyanosis
- Blue Bloaters
- Productive Cough
- Wheezing
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
- Late-Onset Dyspnea
- Crackles
- Diagnosis
- Reid Index > 50%
2 mins
Stages of Asthma Treatments
- Mild Intermittent
- Short-acting Inhaled Beta-Agonist
- Mild Persistent
- Low-Dose Inhaled Corticosteroid
- Montelukast (Leukotriene Receptor Antagonist)
- Moderate Persistent
- Low to Medium-dose Inhaled Corticosteroid
- Zileuton
- Severe Persistent
- High-Dose Inhaled Corticosteroid
- Systemic Corticosteroids
- Omalizumab (Allergies)
2 mins
Chronic Bronchitis Interventions
- Tripod Position
- Humidified Oxygen
- Pursed Lip Breathing
- Increase Fluid Intake
- ABGs
- Early Detection of Exacerbation
- Considerations
- Lowest O2 Therapy
- Assisted Ventilation
- Increased Infection Risk
2 mins
Pneumonia Assessment
- Risk Factors
- Older Adult
- Immunocompromised
- Long Term Care
- Assessment
- Shortness of Breath (SOB)
- Hypoxemia
- Cough and Sputum Production
- Wheezing or Crackles
- Fever
- Pleuritic Pain
- Diagnosis
- Chest X-ray
2 mins
Influenza
- Assessment
- High Fever
- Cough
- Headache
- Muscle Aches
- Chills
- Intervention
- Vaccination
- Drug Therapy
- Zanamivir (Relenza)
- Oseltamivir (Tamiflu)
2 mins
Primary Hypertension Risk Factors
- Excessive Alcohol Consumption
- High Sodium Diet
- Dyslipidemia
- Obesity
- People of African Descent
- Advanced Age
- Vitamin D Deficiency
- Reduced Nephron Number
- Diabetes
- Lack of Physical Activity
2 mins
Hypertension Management (JNC-8)
- Goal of Treatment
- Age Over 60 years (and Healthy)
- 150/90
- Age Under 60 years (and Healthy)
- Any Age with Diabetes or CKD
- 140/90
- Treatment
- ARB/ACE-I/Thiazide/CCB (Primary or Combo)
- CKD (w/wo Diabetes)
- ARB or ACE-I Primary
- African American
- Thiazide or CCB Primary
3 mins
Blood Pressure Classification (ACC/AHA 2017)
- Classifications
- Normal
- Systolic Less than 120
- Diastolic Less than 80
- Elevated
- Systolic +10 (120-129)
- Diastolic Less than 80
- Stage 1 Hypertension
- Systolic +10 (130-139)
- Diastolic +10 (80-89)
- Stage 2 Hypertension
- Systolic +40 (140-179)
- Diastolic +30 (90-119)
- Hypertensive Crisis
- Systolic greater than or equal to 180
- Diastolic greater than or equal to 120
5 mins
Hypertension Assessment
- Mechanism
- Essential Hypertension
- Secondary Hypertension
- Assessment
- Headache
- Vision Changes
- Nosebleed (Epistaxis)
- Chest Pain
- Syncope (Fainting)
- Diagnosis
- Average 2 Sets, 2 Minutes Apart
- After 2 or More Visits (within 1-4 weeks)
- Nursing Considerations
- Take BP Both Arms
- Common in African Americans
2 mins
Hypertension Intervention
- Lifestyle Modifications
- Weight Reduction and Exercise
- Diet Changes
- Relaxation Techniques
- Smoking Cessation
- Medications
- Encourage Self Monitoring
1 min
