2026 FULLY SOLVED GRADED A+
⫸ cough lasting 1-3 weeks with bronchial consolidation. Answer:
pneumonia
⫸ s/s acute bronchitis. Answer: acute cough with or without phlegm,
dyspnea, wheezing
dry non productive cough progressing to productive cough as illness
evokes
sputum may be clear at onset progressing to mucoid
prodromal symptoms: rhinorrhea, sore throat, malaise, low grade
fever
tachycardia
⫸ risk factors acute bronchitis. Answer: URI, COPD, air pollutants,
smoking, GERD< allergies, sinusitis, infants, elderly,
immunocompromised
⫸ indication for chest radiography in patient with acute bronchitis.
Answer: dyspnea, blood sputum, rusty sputum
pulse over 100 bom
RR over 24
temp over 100F
focal consolidation, egophony, fremitus
, ⫸ fever, tachypnea, dyspnea, rales, dull percussion, mental status
change. Answer: pneumonia
⫸ pharm management of acute bronchitis. Answer: cough
suppressants
- dextromethorphan/ guaifenesin 10 mL q4h
- delsym 10ml BID
antitussive
- benzaonate/ tessalon 100-200 TID PRN
expectorant
- guaifenesin 200-400mg PO q4H PRN
acetaminophen 650 q4
bronchodilator w asthma hx
antibiotics with pertussis
⫸ acute bronchitis with underlying sinusitis or allergy. Answer: 1st
generation antihistamine
diphenhydramine 25-50 mg PO q4-6h