NUR 6111 module 3 Resp-QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS | 2026 UPDATED | 100% CORRECT
Acute onset of persistent cough w/ or without sputum production
acute bronchitis
What is the result of acute inflammation of trachea and large airways
acute bronchitis
How long does the cough last in acute bronchitis
1-3 weeks
What is the most common cause of acute bronchitis
Viral
examples of viral acute bronchitis
Rhinovirus, enterovirus, influenza A/B, parainfluenza, coronavirus, RSV, Human
Metapneumovirus
Rare type of Acute Bronchitis
bacteria acute bronchitis counts for 6%
This outbreak is rising worldwide 10% of cases with cough lasting more than 2 weeks
Bordetella Pertusis
Common Causes of Resp Infections
mycoplasma pneumonaie and c pneumoniae
,RF for Acute Bronchitis
URI
COPD
Air Pollutants
Sinusitis
Smoking 2nd
Infants
Elderly
GERD
Allergies
Immunocompromised
Acute onset of cough with or without sputum
Acute bronchitis
If sputum is purulent does it indicate bacterial infection in acute bronchitis
not indicative of bacterial infection
How long does the persistent cough last for in acute bronchitis
1-3 weeks average 18 days
Acute bronchitis often follows URI which includes .....
nasal congestion, HA, sore throat
What is the dominant and primary symptom of acute bronchitis
,Cough
What may accompany cough in acute bronchitis
wheezing and mild dyspnea
Is fever present in acute bronchitis
30% of time most common after first few days
When is fever most common in Acute Bronchitis
bacterial infection
smokers or COPD
MSK pain in acute bronchitis due to
cough or burning sensation in chest
What can develop from acute bronchitis
Pneumonia
bacterial super infection
What do you suspect when a pt presents with an acute onset of persistent cough 1-3 weeks
Acute bronchitis
What medication to avoid in acute bronchitis
ABX!!!!!!
90% of acute bronchitis is ........
VIRAL
, Pharm tx for acute bronchitis what should you focus on
Symptomatic relief
Dextromethrophan/ Guaifenesin 10 ml q4 Hr
cough suppressant
Delsym 10 ml BID
Cough suppressant
Benzonate/ tessalon 100-100 TID PRN
Antitussive
Guaifenesin 200-400 PO q4hr PRN
expectorants
if underlying sinusitis or allergy which medication are you prescribing with acute
bronchitis treatment
1st gen antihistamine
Diphenhydramine
PHARM tx for acute bronchitis
Cough suppressant
Antitussive
Expectorants
1st gen antihistamines
ANSWERS | 2026 UPDATED | 100% CORRECT
Acute onset of persistent cough w/ or without sputum production
acute bronchitis
What is the result of acute inflammation of trachea and large airways
acute bronchitis
How long does the cough last in acute bronchitis
1-3 weeks
What is the most common cause of acute bronchitis
Viral
examples of viral acute bronchitis
Rhinovirus, enterovirus, influenza A/B, parainfluenza, coronavirus, RSV, Human
Metapneumovirus
Rare type of Acute Bronchitis
bacteria acute bronchitis counts for 6%
This outbreak is rising worldwide 10% of cases with cough lasting more than 2 weeks
Bordetella Pertusis
Common Causes of Resp Infections
mycoplasma pneumonaie and c pneumoniae
,RF for Acute Bronchitis
URI
COPD
Air Pollutants
Sinusitis
Smoking 2nd
Infants
Elderly
GERD
Allergies
Immunocompromised
Acute onset of cough with or without sputum
Acute bronchitis
If sputum is purulent does it indicate bacterial infection in acute bronchitis
not indicative of bacterial infection
How long does the persistent cough last for in acute bronchitis
1-3 weeks average 18 days
Acute bronchitis often follows URI which includes .....
nasal congestion, HA, sore throat
What is the dominant and primary symptom of acute bronchitis
,Cough
What may accompany cough in acute bronchitis
wheezing and mild dyspnea
Is fever present in acute bronchitis
30% of time most common after first few days
When is fever most common in Acute Bronchitis
bacterial infection
smokers or COPD
MSK pain in acute bronchitis due to
cough or burning sensation in chest
What can develop from acute bronchitis
Pneumonia
bacterial super infection
What do you suspect when a pt presents with an acute onset of persistent cough 1-3 weeks
Acute bronchitis
What medication to avoid in acute bronchitis
ABX!!!!!!
90% of acute bronchitis is ........
VIRAL
, Pharm tx for acute bronchitis what should you focus on
Symptomatic relief
Dextromethrophan/ Guaifenesin 10 ml q4 Hr
cough suppressant
Delsym 10 ml BID
Cough suppressant
Benzonate/ tessalon 100-100 TID PRN
Antitussive
Guaifenesin 200-400 PO q4hr PRN
expectorants
if underlying sinusitis or allergy which medication are you prescribing with acute
bronchitis treatment
1st gen antihistamine
Diphenhydramine
PHARM tx for acute bronchitis
Cough suppressant
Antitussive
Expectorants
1st gen antihistamines
