MED-SURG: Respiratory System (2/2) Questions and Answers Latest Update

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MED-SURG: Respiratory System (2/2)
Questions and Answers Latest Update

What is the patho of influenza? Ans: Highly contagious acute viral
respiratory infection

Influenza A, B, or C virus spread through droplets.

How is influenza prevented? Ans: Hand washing

Annual vaccination

Avoided contact with infection

Masking

What are the signs/symptoms of influenza? Ans: Fever/chills

Malaise

Muscle aches

Headache

Rhinorrhea

Cough

Sore throat

How is influenza diagnosed? Ans: Rapid influenza diagnostic test


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What are the treatments for influenza? Ans: Salt water gargles

Increase fluids

Rest

Antiviral agents (within first 48 hours)

Analgesics

Antitussives

What is the patho of pneumonia? Ans: Infection causes inflammation and
fluid collection in alveoli; causes decreased gas exchange.

What are the signs/symptoms of pneumonia? Ans: Fever

Shortness of breath

Chest pain

Cough

Dyspnea

Confusion

Crackles/wheezes

How is pneumonia diagnosed? Ans: Increased WBCs

ABG (increased PaO2, decreased PaCO2)

Sputum culture

Chest X-ray


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