CMN 568 Unit 2 Questions With Complete Solutions
Croup: What pathogen is responsible for MOST cases of viral croup? correct answer: Usually caused by Parainfluenza types 1-4: Type 3-Usually infected by 3 y/o (usually in 1st year of life), annual peak in spring/summer; Type 1 & 2- gradually over the first 5 years of life, peak in fall Croup: Definition correct answer: inflammatory disease of larynx including viral croup, epiglottitis, and bacterial tracheitis Croup: Who is at risk for viral croup? correct answer: 6 mths-5 years of age, fall and early winter months What condition is characterized by pain that is localized, sharp, & fleeting; it is made worse by coughing, sneezing, deep breathing, or movement correct answer: Pleuritis What normally causes pleuritis? correct answer: Viral resp. Infections & pneumonia What anti inflammatory med is used to tx pleuritis? correct answer: Indomethacin What does grossly purulent fluid in a pleural effusion indicate? correct answer: Empyema (infection in the pleural space)
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