Test 2 - asthma

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RVF: right ventricular failure HTN: hypertension

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Transcript of Test 2 - asthma

RVF: right ventricular failure

HTN: hypertension

Cor pulmonale: right sided heart failure

Atypical Presentations

Non-dyspneic pulmonary edema (so you need to listen for it)

May not subjectively experience the classic symptoms such as paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea or coughing

Typical onset is insidious with change in function, food or fluid intake, or confusion

Apathy

Anorexia

Dyspnea

Fatigue

Confusion

Self-neglect

Falling

Incontinence

Interventions for COPD

Bronchodilators

Anticholinergics

Duoneb, ipatropium

Corticosteroids

Pulmonary toilet

Getting plenty of fluids (to make the mucous thinner and easier to expel)

Irritant avoidance

No smoking, etc.

Oxygen therapy

PaO2