AND ANSWERS GRADED A+
◉chronic bronchitis (COPD). Answer: Inflammation, obstruction,
repeated infection, chronic coughing twice for 3 months or longer in
2 years. Mucosa inflamed and swollen, Hypertrophy and hyperplasia
of mucus glands, Fibrosis and thickening of bronchial wall
◉Chronic bronchitis treatment. Answer: oxygen therapy (in limited
amounts), bronchodilators, corticosteroids, antibiotics (if bacterial
infection is present), postural drainage, chest physiotherapy, and
increased hydration
◉Diabetes Mellitus can increase risk associated with. Answer:
Community Associated Pneumonia
◉TB sin test in patient with HIV. Answer: 5mm is positive, 10mm is
negative
◉Decreased response to TB skin test. Answer: A person who has
long term use of steroids
◉Licorice. Answer: avoid in patient with hypertension
, ◉Pril (lisinopril, captopril). Answer: can cause coughing in patients
with hypertension
◉Anxiety. Answer: can feel like a heart attack
◉High dose diuretics. Answer: Can cause hyperlipidemia
◉Hawthorn. Answer: Can benefit a patient with orthostatic
hypotension
◉Metabolic Syndrome (Syndrome X). Answer: causes a larger waist
◉Variant or Prinzmetal's angina. Answer: chest pain that occurs
during sleep and early morning hours
◉Allergic Reaction PVC's. Answer: do not require treatment
◉Coronary Artery Disease causes. Answer: A fib
◉Digitalis competes with. Answer: potassium at binding sites on the
cell membrane