MDC III Exam 2 Study Guide: Respiratory
Disorders EXAM 2026 COMPLETE EXAM
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Cor pulmonale
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What condition is indicated by
1 right-sided heart failure and 2 Rhinitis
COPD?
3 Laryngitis 4 Rhinosinusitis (Care)
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, Rhinitis Inflammation of the nasal mucosa caused by
allergens, viruses, or irritants. Symptoms include
sneezing, nasal congestion, rhinorrhea, and
itchy/watery eyes. Allergic rhinitis = IgE-
mediated; viral rhinitis = self-limiting.
Rhinitis Management Decongestants should only be used 3-5 days;
overuse leads to rebound congestion (rhinitis
medicamentosa). Best management = allergen
avoidance, hydration, and humidification.
Viral Rhinitis Self-limiting viral infection. Treat with rest, fluids,
OTC meds. Antibiotics are not indicated. Hand
hygiene prevents spread.
Rhinosinusitis Sinus drainage obstruction → infection → facial
pain, pressure, purulent discharge, headache.
Bacterial cases need antibiotics; saline irrigation
and analgesics help relieve congestion.
Rhinosinusitis (Care) Avoid overusing decongestants; it causes
rebound congestion. Saline sprays and hydration
loosen secretions. Complete antibiotics if
prescribed.
Pharyngitis (Strep) Group A strep causes sore throat, fever,
erythema, tonsillar exudate. Confirm with throat
culture. Prevent rheumatic
fever/glomerulonephritis with full antibiotic
course.
Pharyngitis (Teaching) Complete antibiotics fully. Replace toothbrush
after recovery. Avoid sharing food/drinks to
prevent reinfection.
Disorders EXAM 2026 COMPLETE EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ACCURATE ANSWERS
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Cor pulmonale
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What condition is indicated by
1 right-sided heart failure and 2 Rhinitis
COPD?
3 Laryngitis 4 Rhinosinusitis (Care)
Don't know?
Terms in this set (84)
, Rhinitis Inflammation of the nasal mucosa caused by
allergens, viruses, or irritants. Symptoms include
sneezing, nasal congestion, rhinorrhea, and
itchy/watery eyes. Allergic rhinitis = IgE-
mediated; viral rhinitis = self-limiting.
Rhinitis Management Decongestants should only be used 3-5 days;
overuse leads to rebound congestion (rhinitis
medicamentosa). Best management = allergen
avoidance, hydration, and humidification.
Viral Rhinitis Self-limiting viral infection. Treat with rest, fluids,
OTC meds. Antibiotics are not indicated. Hand
hygiene prevents spread.
Rhinosinusitis Sinus drainage obstruction → infection → facial
pain, pressure, purulent discharge, headache.
Bacterial cases need antibiotics; saline irrigation
and analgesics help relieve congestion.
Rhinosinusitis (Care) Avoid overusing decongestants; it causes
rebound congestion. Saline sprays and hydration
loosen secretions. Complete antibiotics if
prescribed.
Pharyngitis (Strep) Group A strep causes sore throat, fever,
erythema, tonsillar exudate. Confirm with throat
culture. Prevent rheumatic
fever/glomerulonephritis with full antibiotic
course.
Pharyngitis (Teaching) Complete antibiotics fully. Replace toothbrush
after recovery. Avoid sharing food/drinks to
prevent reinfection.
