Bronchodilator therapy - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

rescue inhaler Correct Answer--an inhaler device that contains a quick-acting bronchodilator drug to relieve and "rescue" the patient from acute asthma symptoms. -The most common rescue inhalers contain the beta-agonist bronchodilator drugs, particularly albuterol. spacer Correct Answer-a long plastic chamber can be attached to the inhaler. It has its own mouthpiece on the other end. actuations Correct Answer-"puffs" a patient takes when using an inhaler metered dose inhaler (MDI...

ATI Adv. Med-surg FINAL EXAM 1. A nurse in a burn treatment center is caring for a client who is admitted with severe burns to both lower extremities and is pending an escharotomy. The client’s spouse asks the nurse what the procedure entails. Which of the following nursing statements is appropriate? a. “large incisions will be made in the eschar to improve circulation” b. “ I can call the doctor back here if you want me to” c. “a piece of skin will be removed and grafted ov...

TMC Exam #% Correct: Questions With Answers + Rationale TMC Exam #% Correct: Questions With Answers + Rationale A Patient With Pulmonary Emphysema Is Unable To Tolerate Postural Drainage And Percussion To The Basal Pulmonary Segments. Which Of The Following Represents An Appropriate Modification In Therapy? A. Switch To High Frequency Chest Wall Oscillation B. Administer Aerosolized Albuterol Treatments C. Administer Aerosolized Mucomyst (Acetylcysteine) D. Perform Postural Drain...

C&S TMC EXAM 1 FINAL EXAM REAL EXAM 100+ QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) GRADED A+ - In which of the following situations would it be appropriate for the respiratory therapist to terminate a bronchodilator treatment? - Answer-Worsening of bronchospasm - Prior to bronchodilator therapy, a patient is tachycardic and tachypneic with bilateral inspiratory and expiratory wheezes. Thirty minutes after the administration of the bronchodilator, the patient has normal vital signs an...

A respiratory therapist is assisting a physician during a transtracheal bronchoscopy. As the bronchoscope is advanced in the airways, the above ECG tracing is observed on the patient's cardiac monitor. The RT should recommend? - Answer- Administration of lidocaine. After extubating a patient the RT observes the onset of inspiratory stridor. After administering racemic epinephrine (vaponefrin), the patient still has inspiratory stridor, but a lesser extent. The therapist should now do what? -...

Glucocorticoid mechanism of action (Ans- works to stop the inflammatory process in the lungs, preventing bronchoconstriction. Stabilizes WBC membranes that release bronchial constricting substances, increases bronchial smooth muscle beta adrenergic stimulation. Forms of Glucocorticoids (Ans- Inhaled: used for asthma and is the most tolerated and fast acting, but can also be IV for systemic effects on the body. AE of glucocorticoids (Ans- throat and mouth irritation, dry mouth, oral f...

REAL HESI PHARM Version 1&2 EXAM– Q&A(s)! (I scored 1362!!!) SAMPLE QUESTION/PREVIEW #4 – I put 200 @chrisjay HESI RN PHARMACOLOGY 2022 V2 – (ADDED FEW NOTES) @chrisjay 1. Before administering a laxative to a bedfast client, it is most important for the nurse to perform what assessment? A. Observe the skin integrity of the client's rectal and sacral areas B. assess the client strength in moving and turning in the bed C. evaluate the client's...

Information Gathering - Bronchiectasis (Defined: Abnormal condition where the bronchi secrete large volumes of pus during abnormal dilation.) CORRECT ANSWER-LEVEL I : Productive cough, often with blood, digital clubbing of the nail beds, significant history if infections (recurrent) LEVEL II : Dyspnea LEVEL III : Chest X-ray—generally normal Sputum culture—gram negative bacteria LEVEL IV : Bronchogram is the primary test. Characterized by a "tree in winter pattern" Decision Mak...

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Types of prevention - answer-primary- car restraints, bicycle helmets, immunizations secondary- prevent for those with RF-pap, mammo tertiary-mgmt of established disease- meds, lifestyle Primary - answer-Preventing the health problem, most cost effective form of healthcare **IMMUNIZATIONS, ensuring adequate illumination at home (preventing falls) Secondary - answer-Detecting disease in early asymptomatic stages, screenings -Early cause finding of asymptomatic disease via the use of a sc...