NURS 5433
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1. Pathophysiology of bronchitis - Correct Answer: Viral etiology (flu/cold)
causing airway swelling and mucus production.
2. Presenting signs & symptoms of bronchitis - Correct Answer: Fever,
tachypnea, injected pharynx, rhonchi, wheezing, no consolidation.
3. Common causative organisms of bronchitis - Correct Answer: RSV,
rhinovirus, influenza, parainfluenza, adenovirus.
4. Bronchitis symptoms - Correct Answer: -chronic cough -wheezng -
cyanosis
5. Diagnostics for bronchitis - Correct Answer: No diagnostics normally
needed; CXR if fever, tachypnic, or hypoxic; rapid flu; pertussis.
6. Non-pharmacological treatment for bronchitis - Correct Answer: Rest,
stop smoking, vaporizers, hydration, honey (older than 1 year).
, 7. Pharmacological treatment for bronchitis - Correct Answer:
Antipyretics, decongestants (with sinus condition), honey/cough
suppressants (benzonatate, guaifenesin with codeine or dextromethorphan)
for 6 and older. NO ABX. SABA w/ high dose ICS
8. Pathophysiology of bronchiolitis - Correct Answer: Small airway
inflammation and obstruction; URI leads to increased respiratory effort and
wheezing.
9. Common causative organisms of bronchiolitis - Correct Answer: RSV
most common; also rhinovirus, parainfluenza virus, Mycoplasma
pneumoniae, and chlamydophila pneumoniae.
10.Presenting signs & symptoms of bronchiolitis - Correct Answer:
Irritability, poor feeding, noisy breathing, cough, grunting, cyanosis, apnea,
vomiting.
11.Physical exam findings in bronchiolitis - Correct Answer: Tachypnea,
retractions, rhinorrhea, wheezing, pharyngitis, conjunctivitis, otitis media.
12.Pharmacological treatment for bronchiolitis - Correct Answer:
Palivizumab 15mg/kg/dose x5 max for high-risk patients only; supportive
care; nebulized hypertonic saline for moderately ill;
DO NOT USE bronchodilators or albuterol or steroids.
Comprehensive Resource To Help You Ace 2026-2027
Exams Includes Frequently Tested Questions With
ELABORATED 100% Correct COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
Guaranteed Pass First Attempt!! Current Update!!
1. Pathophysiology of bronchitis - Correct Answer: Viral etiology (flu/cold)
causing airway swelling and mucus production.
2. Presenting signs & symptoms of bronchitis - Correct Answer: Fever,
tachypnea, injected pharynx, rhonchi, wheezing, no consolidation.
3. Common causative organisms of bronchitis - Correct Answer: RSV,
rhinovirus, influenza, parainfluenza, adenovirus.
4. Bronchitis symptoms - Correct Answer: -chronic cough -wheezng -
cyanosis
5. Diagnostics for bronchitis - Correct Answer: No diagnostics normally
needed; CXR if fever, tachypnic, or hypoxic; rapid flu; pertussis.
6. Non-pharmacological treatment for bronchitis - Correct Answer: Rest,
stop smoking, vaporizers, hydration, honey (older than 1 year).
, 7. Pharmacological treatment for bronchitis - Correct Answer:
Antipyretics, decongestants (with sinus condition), honey/cough
suppressants (benzonatate, guaifenesin with codeine or dextromethorphan)
for 6 and older. NO ABX. SABA w/ high dose ICS
8. Pathophysiology of bronchiolitis - Correct Answer: Small airway
inflammation and obstruction; URI leads to increased respiratory effort and
wheezing.
9. Common causative organisms of bronchiolitis - Correct Answer: RSV
most common; also rhinovirus, parainfluenza virus, Mycoplasma
pneumoniae, and chlamydophila pneumoniae.
10.Presenting signs & symptoms of bronchiolitis - Correct Answer:
Irritability, poor feeding, noisy breathing, cough, grunting, cyanosis, apnea,
vomiting.
11.Physical exam findings in bronchiolitis - Correct Answer: Tachypnea,
retractions, rhinorrhea, wheezing, pharyngitis, conjunctivitis, otitis media.
12.Pharmacological treatment for bronchiolitis - Correct Answer:
Palivizumab 15mg/kg/dose x5 max for high-risk patients only; supportive
care; nebulized hypertonic saline for moderately ill;
DO NOT USE bronchodilators or albuterol or steroids.
