Aerosol medications - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Special Equipment for certain drugs - SPAG - Small particle aerosol generator (SPAG) → for RSV (respiratory syncytial virus) -Increases BP -Used for septic shock - -Increases BP -Used for septic shock Emphysema - -Type of COPD -Abnormal condition of the alveoli resulting destruction and loss of elasticity. -Signs & Symptoms: barrel chest, limited physical activity, and progressive worsening of SOB, productive cough, wheezing, and weight loss. -Causes: cigarette smoking, second hand sm...

What are the two contraindications to bland aerosol administration? correct answers Bronchoconstriction, history of airway hyperresponsiveness For what two types of patients is aerosol administration of drugs by face mask indicated? correct answers Infant/pediatrics and unresponsive patients What size metering chamber is used in most MDI's to control drug delivery? correct answers 50 microliters What is the output of most large volume jet nebulizers? correct answers 1 ml/min (USN - 1-6...

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aerosol medications - Any medication that is delivered by aerosol via the respiratory tract airway management - The process of insuring that the upper airway is free of foreign substances and patent to gas flow American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC) - Founded in 1947 in Chicago, the Inhalational Therapy Association (ITA) was the first professional association for the field of respiratory care. In 1982 it became the AARC. Their mission is to "encourage and promote professional e...

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aerosol medications correct answersAny medication that is delivered by aerosol via the respiratory tract airway management correct answersThe process of insuring that the upper airway is free of foreign substances and patent to gas flow American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC) correct answersFounded in 1947 in Chicago, the Inhalational Therapy Association (ITA) was the first professional association for the field of respiratory care. In 1982 it became the AARC. Their mission is to ...

MEDICATION AIDE STATE EXAM REVIEW QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS, GRADED A+/ VERIFIED/ True or false: milliliter (ml) and cubic centimeter (cc) are the same volume. - -true The preferred unit of dispensing liquid medications is using.... - -milliliter or cubic centimeter (which are the same volume) true or false: milliliter (ml) and milligram (mg) are the same. - -false what should you use to measure oral medications - -medicine cup or metered syringe, or other medical measuring device. aeroso...

Review for Egan's Chapter 38 & 39 Exam with Correct Answers What USN setting controls aerosol output? - Correct amplitude Device indicated for patients with large amount of thick secretions - Correct Sterile water/Bland aerosol via jet nebulizer What temp should be maintained on a heated humidifier? - Correct 35-37*C What controls the particle when using USN? - Correct frequency What 4 things do you asses when inspecting sputum? - Correct Color, Amount, Smell, Viscosity What devices del...

AARC correct answersAmerican Association for Respiratory Care (Role: Provides education, advocacy, publications. CoARC correct answersCommittee on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (Role:Guides for school and accreditation) NBRC correct answersNational Board for Respiratory Care (organization responsible for the respiratory credentialing examinations) Cardiopulmonry system correct answersheart and lungs working together is the "bread and butter" of our profession. Respiratory ...

NRNP 6566 Mid-term Study Guide Week 1 to 5 Week 1 1. Describe the cytochrome P450 system. Describe how inducers and inhibitors affect the cytochrome system and how that affects the half-life of medications. Cytochromes P450 (CYPs) are a superfamily of enzymes containing heme as a cofactor that function as monooxygenases. In mammals, these proteins oxidize steroids, fatty acids, and xenobiotics, and are important for the clearance of various compounds, as well as for hormone synthesis and br...