WGU D027 Patho Phar-9

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WGU D027 Patho Pharm Exam Latest Update 2023/24 What is a pneumothorax. How is it treated? - correct answers - air/gas in cavity btwn lungs and chest wall leads to collapsed lung. Tx: Relieve pressure allowing lung to re-expand by needle aspiration or chest tube. Non-surg tx: - Autologous blood patch (blood from patient drawn & placed into chest tube creating fibrinous patch sealing air leak) - Bronch - place one-way valve allowing lung to re-expand & air leak to heal What is a hemothorax? How is it treated? - correct answers - collection of blood btwn chest wall and lung (pleural cavity) causing lung to collapse Tx: chest tube to suction - thoracotomy to access pleural space and drain blood Identify TB meds and medication interactions - correct answers - Isoniazid (increases phenytoin/dilantin levels) -Rifampin
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