Nur 112: Exam 1 Questions and Answers
Graded A+
A dead inactivated virus is given what route? - Correct answer-IM
A live attenuated vaccine is given what route? - Correct answer-IN - must have no
chronic resp. conditions and under 50yr old
A new flu vaccine is formulated and made how often? - Correct answer-Annually
and given in the fall
Avoid giving vaccines to propel with what allergy? - Correct answer-Egg allergy
Can the flu cause a bacterial infection? - Correct answer-Yes - not initially caused
by bacteria, but can cause infection
Explain an overview of what COPD does to the body - Correct answer-Progressive
inflammation & bronchioconstriction of the pulmonary airway. Narrowed airway
causes inflammation & mucous production (bronchitis), leading to collapsed
alveoli & impaired air flow (emphysema). Irreversible & incurable.
Explain the patho of asthma - Correct answer-Inflammatory mediators (mast cells)
are released & cause:
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,activation of inflammatory cells
Bronchoconstriction
Airway edema
Increased mucous production
Impaired CO2/O2 exchange
Explain the patho of RSV - Correct answer-Infects squamous epithelial cells of
bronchioles & alveoli. Large masses of cells develop - debris clogs airways of
lower resp tract. Can be dx w/ (RT-PCR)
Hand hygiene is the #1 way to prevent seasonal flu? - Correct answer-False -
immunizations are the #1 way to prevent
How is peak expiratory flow rate (PERF) read? - Correct answer-Green (80-100%)
- asthma well mantained
Yellow (50-70%) - caution & additional meds may be required
Red (<50%) - emergency medical intervention warranted
How many people experience mild symptoms post-flu vaccine? - Correct answer-
~5% of people
How to dx influenza? - Correct answer-RIDT - take w/i 3 days
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, PCR test
COVID test
Flu SC2 = flu + COVID
CBC (leukopenia) - low WBC indicates flu
CXR (r/o PNA)
Name some bronchodilators used for asthma - Correct answer-1) short acting beta
2 agonist (SABA) - Albuterol
Rapid relief "rescue drug", can increase HR/jittery
2) long acting beta 2 agonist (LABA) - Indacaterol
Onset/action can take up to 30m
Anticholinergics - Ipratropium (Atrovent), Tiotropium (Spiriva)
Blocks PNS, bronchodilator & decrease secretions
3) Methylxanthines - theophylline
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Graded A+
A dead inactivated virus is given what route? - Correct answer-IM
A live attenuated vaccine is given what route? - Correct answer-IN - must have no
chronic resp. conditions and under 50yr old
A new flu vaccine is formulated and made how often? - Correct answer-Annually
and given in the fall
Avoid giving vaccines to propel with what allergy? - Correct answer-Egg allergy
Can the flu cause a bacterial infection? - Correct answer-Yes - not initially caused
by bacteria, but can cause infection
Explain an overview of what COPD does to the body - Correct answer-Progressive
inflammation & bronchioconstriction of the pulmonary airway. Narrowed airway
causes inflammation & mucous production (bronchitis), leading to collapsed
alveoli & impaired air flow (emphysema). Irreversible & incurable.
Explain the patho of asthma - Correct answer-Inflammatory mediators (mast cells)
are released & cause:
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,activation of inflammatory cells
Bronchoconstriction
Airway edema
Increased mucous production
Impaired CO2/O2 exchange
Explain the patho of RSV - Correct answer-Infects squamous epithelial cells of
bronchioles & alveoli. Large masses of cells develop - debris clogs airways of
lower resp tract. Can be dx w/ (RT-PCR)
Hand hygiene is the #1 way to prevent seasonal flu? - Correct answer-False -
immunizations are the #1 way to prevent
How is peak expiratory flow rate (PERF) read? - Correct answer-Green (80-100%)
- asthma well mantained
Yellow (50-70%) - caution & additional meds may be required
Red (<50%) - emergency medical intervention warranted
How many people experience mild symptoms post-flu vaccine? - Correct answer-
~5% of people
How to dx influenza? - Correct answer-RIDT - take w/i 3 days
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, PCR test
COVID test
Flu SC2 = flu + COVID
CBC (leukopenia) - low WBC indicates flu
CXR (r/o PNA)
Name some bronchodilators used for asthma - Correct answer-1) short acting beta
2 agonist (SABA) - Albuterol
Rapid relief "rescue drug", can increase HR/jittery
2) long acting beta 2 agonist (LABA) - Indacaterol
Onset/action can take up to 30m
Anticholinergics - Ipratropium (Atrovent), Tiotropium (Spiriva)
Blocks PNS, bronchodilator & decrease secretions
3) Methylxanthines - theophylline
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