Resp Summary Sheets JB > Pertussis > Flashcards

Pertussis Flashcards

(8 cards)

Study These Flashcards
1
Q

What is pertussis?

A

Whooping Cough

Highly contagious respiratory disease

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

Who does it affect?

A

Babies and young children

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

Organism behind whooping cough?

A

Bordella Pertussis?

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

Symptoms of Whooping Cough?

A

Dry, barking cough
Inspiratory WHOOPS between coughing boughts
Runny Nose
Fever

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

How long can Whooping cough last for?

A

Up to three months

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

Diagnosis of Whooping Cough?

A

Perinasal Swab

Blood Serology for Bordella Pertussis

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

Treatment of Whooping Cough?

A

Antibiotics - Erythromycin

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

Prevention of Whooping Cough?

A

Vaccination of mothers and nursery age children

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
Resp Summary Sheets JB
flashcards
Decks in class (27)
# Cards
Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2026 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions