Influenza

Question 0

Influenza

-How it invades

Answer 0

1. The influenza virus invades the epithelium of the respiratory tract
2. Causes INFLAMMATION & DESQUAMATION

Question 1

Influenza

-Causes

Answer 1

1. Caused by INHALATION of respiratory droplets from an infected person
   OR BY
2. Indirect contact with a contaminated object (Fomite)

Question 2

Desquamation

Answer 2

1. Shedding of the epidermis

Question 3

Influenza

-Changing ability?

Answer 3

1. Influenza virus has the capacity for antigenic variation into distinct strains

Question 4

Influenza

-Incidence

Answer 4

1. Annually tens of millions get the flu
2. 114,000 are hospitalized
3. 36,000 die every year

Question 5

Influenza

-Complications

Answer 5

1. Pneumonia

2. Bronchitis

Question 6

Influenza

-Incubation

Answer 6

1. Incubation period is 24-48 hrs then flu like symptoms start to appear.

Question 7

Influenza

-Signs & Symptoms

Answer 7

1. After 24-48 hrs
   - chills
   - Temp of 101-104
   - Headache
   - Malaise
   - Myalgia
   - Nonproductive cough

Question 8

Influenza

-Diagnostics

Answer 8

1. A sterile swab is passed gently through the nostril into the nasopharynx
2. Isolation of the myxovirus influenzae through nose and throat cultures

Question 9

Influenza

-Nursing Interventions

Answer 9

1. Adequate fluid intake
2. Anti-fever medication
3. Antitussives

Question 10

Influenza

-Medications

Answer 10

1. Amantadine
2. Rimantadine

(Antivirals)

Question 11

Influenza

-COPD pt interventions

Answer 11

1. Prophylactic antibiotics for COPD patients

Question 12

Influenza

-Pt education

Answer 12

1. 6 months and older the CDC recommends a yearly vaccine
2. Inactivated form of the vaccine is recommended for pregnant women
3. Live-attenuated influenza is available as nasal spray (2-49 yrs)

Question 13

Influenza

-Recommendations for Pregnant Women

Answer 13

1. Inactivated form of the vaccine