Chapter 10 & 11

influenza

Which is a serious respiratory virus that strikes from November through April, and causes the death of as many as 20,000 people annually?

pulse

A provider has prescribed digoxin for a patient with an arrhythymia. Which of the following must be checked on a daily basis to monitor the patient? 

The heart becomes larger because it loses its elasticity

Which is an effect that aging has on the heart?

cilia

Which structures warm and moisten the air and trap dust particles and bacteria?

eggs

Healthcare team members should ask individuals if they are allergic to _________blank in order to prevent an adverse reaction to the influenza vaccine.

60 bpm.

Before administering digoxin, the healthcare worker must check the apical pulse. Digoxin should not be given if the pulse is below

orthopnea

A person who has difficulty breathing when lying down is experiencing which condition?

influenza vaccine

Which vaccine is recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for people over the age of 65; individuals with weakened immune systems or chronic diseases of the heart, lung, or kidneys; and healthcare workers?

antilipemics

Which drug classification is indicated for treating high cholesterol? 

thrombophlebitis.

Pooling of blood in the veins that is associated with immobility, obesity, pregnancy, CHF, and steroid therapy can lead to

Coumadin (warfarin)

The formation of a thrombus can be prevented or reduced if the patient is prescribed which medication? 

tuberculosis

A combination of three drugs for two to six months is used to treat which condition?

Feosol (ferrous sulfate)

A patient may experience dark and tarry stools if they are prescribed

alveoli

Which structures are the functional units of the lung?

rebound effect

The reappearance of symptoms in an even stronger form after a drug has worn off is referred to as which type of effect?

nitroglycerin.

The most common vasodilator that relaxes or dilates the walls of the arteries to control angina pectoris is

peak flow meter.

A device used by the patient in the detection and management of asthma attacks is a

arterial blood is bright red, highly oxygenated, and travels from the heart to the capillaries.

All of the following statements are incorrect except

oxygen

A nasal cannula, nasal catheter, or face tent may be used when administering which of the following?

codeine.

An example of a narcotic antitussive is

arteriosclerosis

Which is the most common arterial disorder that is characterized by thickening, loss of elasticity, and calcification of arterial walls?

antitussives.

Cough suppressants are referred to as

productive cough

Which term describes a cough that brings up sputum?

low levels of LDL cholesterol, high levels of HDL cholesterol.

The goals of cholesterol management include maintaining

antihistamines

Allergic conditions such as hay fever can be treated with which drug classification?

angina pectoris

Which is the medical term for chest pain? 

cardiac arrest

Which of the following is the medical term that describes a cessation of sufficient circulation of blood from the heart along with a sudden cessation of breathing?

lung cancer

Which of the following conditions is characterized by symptoms that include a persistent, productive cough? 

erythrocytes, leukocytes, platelets.

The three main kinds of blood cells are

sputum

An abnormally thick fluid formed in the lower respiratory tract that may contain blood, pus, or bacteria is called which of the following terms?

60–100 bpm.

The average adult pulse should be

anticoagulant

Which drug classification does Warfarin sodium (Coumadin) belong? 

asthma

Which condition causes the muscles around the bronchioles to contract, narrowing the air passages and causing the alveoli to become plugged with unusually thick sputum that is hard to cough up?

persistent hoarseness

One of the first signs of upper respiratory cancer is which of the following?

pulse oximetry

A technique whereby a probe is attached to the ear, finger, toe, or bridge of the nose to measure the oxygen concentration of the blood is which of the following?

bronchitis.

The inflammation of the air passageways caused by irritants is called

myocardial infarction

In which condition are both aspirin and Plavix indicated?

dyspnea

Which term is defined as labored or difficult breathing that occurs because of fluid accumulation in the interstitial tissues and lungs?

postural drainage

Which term describes a physical therapy technique that uses positioning, along with vibration and percussion, to drain secretions from the lungs and bronchi?

making barely audible breath sounds.

All of the following are signs of a respiratory problem except

vasoconstrictors.

A drug classification that raises blood pressure by causing the blood vessels to contract are

120/80

Which of the following is the average adult blood pressure?

anemia

Which medical condition is the result of a decrease in the number of erythrocytes, the quality of hemoglobin, and the volume of hematocrit present? 

percussion

Which term describes physical therapy for respiratory patients that involves the tapping of various body organs and structures?

diuretics.

A patient diagnosed with edema associated with congestive heart failure (CHF) and hypertension would be prescribed

pharynx

Which structure has a function in both the respiratory and digestive systems?

tuberculosis

Which condition has seen a rise in prevalence secondary to HIV infection and new strains that are resistant to drug therapy?

decongestants

Vasoconstrictors used for nasal congestion because they shrink engorged mucous membranes are which category of medications?

bronchodilators

Which drug classification’s mechanism of action involves dilating the bronchi and relaxing the smooth muscles which result in increasing the vital capacity of the lungs?

expectorants.

Drugs that liquefy, or break down, tenacious mucous so it can be coughed up more easily are known as

wheezing

A common symptom observed in patients with asthma, bronchitis, or allergies is which of the following?

hypoxia.

Oxygen therapy is indicated in the treatment of

thrombolytics

If given within six hours of the onset of chest pain, which drug classification will be effective in treating a myocardial infarction? 

adolescents

The greatest at-risk population for nicotine dependence is which of the following?

pneumonia

An infection of the lower respiratory tract (bronchi, bronchioles, and alveoli) is which condition?

emphysema

Which term describes a condition that is the result of the enlargement of, and damage to, the alveolar sacs?

anticoagulants

Which drug classification interacts with over-the-counter (OTC) drugs such as aspirin and antacids? 

inhalation of cigarette smoke is a well-known risk

Which of the following apply to lung cancer?

seasonal rhinitis.

An allergic reaction to pollen in the air during late summer and fall is known as

not starting to smoke

Which works best to prevent tobacco dependence?

myocardial infarction.

Aspirin, thrombolytics or clot busters, anticoagulants, analgesics, nitroglycerin, beta blockers, and antilipemics are indicated to treat

antihistamines

Which drug classification do Fexofenadine (Allegra), loratadine (Claritin), and cetirizine hydrochloride (Zyrtec) belong?

dysrhythmias

Which condition is characterized by irregular heartbeats?

orthostatic hypotension.

A patient stands up quickly and experiences a sudden drop in their blood pressure. They are experiencing

Nicoderm CQ

Which is a nicotine patch used to promote smoking cessation?

emphysema

With which condition may a patient with a "barrel chest" be diagnosed?

epiglottis

Food and saliva are kept from entering the lungs by which structure?

respiration

What term refers to the exchange of gases between blood and air?

fluids

Expectorants and antitussives should be given with which of the following?

Feosol (ferrous sulfate

Which medication is indicated if the patient is diagnosed with anemia?

bronchodilators.

The drug classification of choice to treat asthma by relieving bronchial constriction are

congestive heart failure (CHF)

Which of the following is the appropriate diagnoses for a patient whose ventricles of the heart are unable to contract and pump properly, and exhibits signs of fatigue, dyspnea, tachycardia, chest pain, and edema? 

vibration

Which term describes a physical therapy technique for respiratory patients whereby fine, shaking pressure is applied to the chest wall during exhalations?

apnea.

If an individual stops breathing while they are sleeping they are experiencing

hypertension

Which condition is referred to as the "silent killer"?