Midterm Exam: NR602 / NR 602
(Latest Update 2024 / 2025) Primary Care of the Childbearing and Childrearing Family Practicum | Study Guide Review Questions & Answers | 100% Correct | Grade A - Chamberlain
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croup sounds like what
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barking or brassy
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what can cause croup
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parainfluenza and RSVs
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this is the most common cause of upper airway obstruction in children
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croup
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this is an acute inflammatory disease of the larynx, traches, and bronchi that clinically presents with a brassy cough that sounds like a bark and is associated with varying degrees of inspiratory stridor, hoarseness, and respiratory distress.
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croup
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this is short lives and thought to be related to allergic reaction or viral antigens.
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spasmodic croup
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diagnostic studies for croup
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imaging is not recommended unless there's a doubt in diagnosis. 2 / 4
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this is most common in children between 6-36 months and occurs most often in fall and winter
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viral croup
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croup management
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- humidified air
- corticosteroid to decrease inflammation
- bronchodilator
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can you use cold medication with croup
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no it's not indicated
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this is a life-threatening illness characterized by inflammation of the epiglottis, the aryepiglottic folds, and the ventricular bands at the base of the epiglottis
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epiglottitis
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diagnostic study for epiglottitis
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blood culture
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management for epiglottitis
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airway management is key from onset of symptoms d/t risk of sudden airway obstruction, early consultation with pediatric otolaryngologist and anesthesiologist is key
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goal of therapy for epiglottitis
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establish an airway and start appropriate antimicrobials
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