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Adult Health I
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| is a type of hypersensitivity reaction in which the specific allergen is protein found in processed natural latex rubber products | latex allergy |
| contact latex allergy is a type __ reaction | IV |
| who is at risk for developing a latex allergy? | health care workers, pt with spina bifida, and ppl who routinely use latex condoms |
| epistaxis | nosebleed |
| is a common problem bc of the rich capillary network within the nose | epistaxis |
| nosebleeds may result from ___ | trauma, HTN, blood dyscrasia, inflammation, tumor, decreased humidity, nose blowing, chronic cocain use, and nose procedures like nasogastric suction |
| epistaxis | nosebleed |
| is a common problem bc of the rich capillary network within the nose | epistaxis |
| nosebleeds may result from ___ | trauma, HTN, blood dyscrasia, inflammation, tumor, decreased humidity, nose blowing, chronic cocain use, and nose procedures like nasogastric suction |
| who are more effected by nosebleeds? | men |
| what type of nosebleed is a medical emergency? | posterior nasal bleeding |
| pt with nosebleeds should avoid: | nose blowing, aspirin or NSAIDs, and strenuous activity |
| are benign grapelike clusters of mucous membrane and connective tissue | nasal polyps |
| s/s of nasal polyps include: | obstuction of nasal breathing, change in nasal discharge, change in speech quality |
| polypectomy | surgical removal of polyps |
| is a rare, benign lesion that erodes nasal and facial bones and is often first diagonsed as a benign polyp | inverting papilloma |
| is a breathing distruption during sleep that lasts at least 10 seconds and occurs a minimum of 5 times in an hour | sleep apnea |
| who are most effected by sleep apnea? | men and > in age |
| what is the most accurate test for sleep apnea? | polysomnography |
| what are nonsurgical methods to help sleep apnea? | BiPAP (bilevel positive airway pressure), CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure), Xyrem (sodium oxybate) a CNS depressant, Provigil (modafinil) narcolepsy |
| what is a surgical method for sleep apnea? | (remodeling of the entire posterior oroparynx) uvulopalatopharyngoplasty UPP, adenoidectomy, uvulectomy |
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