NUR-652 GCU Midterm 2024 Exam!!What should be checked in a child with poorly-controlled asthma with suspicious of eosinophilic asthma? Answer- CBC to check eosinophils What is given for influenza treatment? Answer- Ostemilivir (Tamiflu) What should be given for a child with productive cough and mucoid sputum?Answer- Antitussive (Tessalon perles) What respiratory illness needs to be reported to the Dept of Public Health? Answer- Tuberculosis What are some drugs that cause weight gain? Answer- Antidepressants, antipsychotics, anticonvulsants Which age group is the rate of bronchiolitis highest in? Answer- Less than 2 years old What should be done to protect infants? Answer- 1. Close family and friends need flu shot
- Infants > 6 months get flu shot
- No sick visits
- Good hand hygiene
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What is an uncommon finding found in children with bronchiolits? Answer- Bradycardia.Children with bronchiolitis have elevated HR What finding is inconsistent with asthma? Answer- Morning sputum production - this is typical in COPD What should be used as an inflammatory inhibitor in asthma? Answer- Leukotriene modifier (montelukast) What can poorly-controlled asthma lead to in children? Answer- Attenuated lung development What is the most likely cause of CAP in a 3-year-old? Answer- Atypical pneumonia caused by a respiratory virus What antimicrobial provides effective action against atypical pathogen? Answer- Clarithomycin (macrolide antibiotic)