CASE STUDY COPD with Pneumonia – Flashcards
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chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
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COPD
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... of the fingernails is an indicator of chronic lung disease, such as chronic asthma or emphysema
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Clubbing
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Tachycardia, fever and rapid respiratory rate are findings that indicate a problem, such as an .....
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infection
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The low pH indicates that ... is present. The elevated pCO2 indicates the problem is respiratory in nature. Clients with any condition that depresses respirations are prone to the development of respiratory acidosis
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acidosis
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Although the pH is low, indicating acidosis, metabolic acidosis would be caused by a low ....
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HCO3
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Bicarbonate
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HCO3
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When prioritizing needs, always remember the ABC's: Airway, Breathing, and Circulation
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...
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Antibiotics
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unasyn
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a bronchodilator (trade names Ventolin or Proventil) used for asthma and emphysema and other lung conditions
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ventolin
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Ventolin is a beta adrenergic agonist with a bronchodilating effect. Because adrenergic agonists mimic ... stimulation, patient must be monitored carefully for cardiac arrhythmias, hypertension, nervousness, and restlessness.
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sympathetic
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triamcinolone acetonide inhaled corticosteroid asthma, COPD
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azmacort
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The Ventolin (.....) should be used first, followed by the Azmacort (glucocorticoid).
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bronchodilator
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patient should ... prior to sealing the mouthpiece with his lips
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exhale
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patient should wait ..-.. minutes between each puff of the same medication. In addition, he should be instructed to wait .. minutes before using the second medication
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1,2, 5
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Azmacort is a glucocorticoid with an antiinflammatory effect. It is used for ...-term prevention in asthma, but it is not useful during acute episodes.
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long
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Ventolin is a bronchodilator used for ... asthmatic attacks.
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acute
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patient with chronic lung disease, saturation level is low. Clients with COPD should be maintained on low doses of oxygen since the drive to breathe is based on ..., rather than hypercapnia.
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hypoxia
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Semi to high-...'s positions decrease the pressure on the diaphragm and allow for improved lung expansion. Some clients with COPD prefer to lean forward and rest their upper body on an overbed table (tripod position).
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Fowler
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the quality or state of being self-governing; independence
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autonomy
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an assault in which the assailant makes physical contact
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battery
