NUR 6111 exam 2 Questions with Answers (100% Correct Answers)

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NUR 6111 exam 2 Questions with Answers (100% Correct
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Acute bronchitis —ANS: acute, self limited inflammation of the trachea and major

bronchi

acute onset of persistent cough with or without sputum production

cough lasting 1-3 weeks

cough lasting 1-3 weeks with bronchial consolidation —ANS: pneumonia

s/s acute bronchitis —ANS: 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 —ANS: URI, COPD, air pollutants, smoking, GERD<

allergies, sinusitis, infants, elderly, immunocompromised

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indication for chest radiography in patient with acute bronchitis —ANS: 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 —ANS:

pneumonia

pharm management of acute bronchitis —ANS: cough suppressants

- dextromethorphan/ guaifenesin 10 mL q4h

- delsym 10ml BID




antitussive

- benzaonate/ tessalon 100-200 TID PRN




expectorant

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