Which of the following statements about mast cell stabilizers is
true?
a) They should be taken at the first sign of an asthma attack
b) The inhibit allergy cells from bursting open and releasing
substances that cause inflammation
c) They increase the body's reaction to asthma triggers
,d) They take about 60 minutes to start working - ✔✔✔
Correct Answer > b) The inhibit a;allergy cells from
bursting open and releasing substances that cause
inflammation
The medication that is injected subcutaneously in episodes of
severe dyspnea associated with asthma is:
a) atropine
b) epinephrine
c) lidocaine
d) beryllium - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > b) Epinephrine
,All of the following statements about oxygen (O2) are correct
except:
a) acute use is needed to treat dyspnea and carbon monoxide
poisoning
b) oxygen can damage the eyes of premature infants
c) as an emergency drug, oxygen does not require an order
prior to administration
d) giving patients with COPD more oxygen than prescribed can
lower their oxygen levels - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > c) As
an emergency drug, oxygen does not require an order prior to
administration
Which of the following means a drop?
- gm
- gr
- mg
- gtt - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > gtt
What abbreviation means twice per day?
- qod
, - bid
- tid
- qid - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > bid
Which of the following abbreviations means both ears?
- AS
- AD
- OU
- OS
- AU - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > AU
What color is the section of the PDR that indicates Poison
Control Centers?
- White
- Blue
- Gray
- Pink - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > White
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller NurseTony. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $21.99. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.
