when people stay they have the stomach flu, what do they really have? - Answers viral gastroenteritis
usually is viral gastroenteritis caused by? - Answers rotaviruses; nororviruses and adenoviruses
what are symptoms of viral gastroenteritis - Answers watery diarrhea, vomiting, HA, fever and abd.
cramps (may last up to 10 days)
is viral gastroenteritis contagious? - Answers yes it is; thru close contract, contaminated food or drinks
(servers who do not wash their hands)
tx for viral gastroenteritis? - Answers prevent dehydration, oral rehydration solution is especially good
for young children
what is reyes syndrome? - Answers bacterial infection often follows viral infection, bacterial pneumonia,
otitis media; associated w/aspirin use in young children
what is stage one of reyes syndrome? - Answers persistent vommitting that is not relied by eating,
lethargy, general mental symptoms (confusions and nightmares)
what is stage two of reyes syndrome - Answers stupor caused by minor brain inflammation,
hyperventilation, fatty liver, hyperactive reflexes
what is stage three of reyes syndrome - Answers continuation of stage one and two. possible coma,
cerebral edema and rarely respiratory arrest
what is stage four of reyes syndrome - Answers deepening coma, large pupils with minimal response to
light, minimal but still present hepatic dysfunction
what is stage five of reyes syndrome - Answers very rapid onset following stage 4; deep coma, seizures,
multiple organ failure, flaccidity, extremely HTN
t/f?: less than 5% of respiratory infections involve the lung - Answers true
lung infections are most common in who? - Answers elderly, hospitalized patients, those who abuse
drug and alcohol, those who are immune-compromised
most common indications of pulmonary disease are what? - Answers cough and dyspnea
what does a cough do? - Answers helps clear the airway
what is dyspnea? - Answers uncomfortable breathing; breathlessness, labored breathing, SOB
how do microorganisms enter the lung? - Answers by inhalation, aspiration, dissemination
explain inhalation? - Answers viruses in air droplets