Pickwickian syndrome - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

What is the most common pulmonary pathologic finding at autopsy in large general hospitals? correct answer: Pulmonary embolism At a genetic level, what is the cause of cystic fibrosis? correct answer: Mutations of a single gene in the long arm of chromosome 7 (mutation of F508 results in the deletion of phenylalanine at position 508 of the protein named cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR). This mutation is responsible for about 70% of CF cases) What is Eisenmenger ...

JBL Ch. 16 Respiratory Emergencies Exam Questions And Answers Bronchi - ANSWER- two short branches located at the lower end of the trachea that carry air into the lungs. carina - ANSWER- Point at which the trachea bifurcates (divides) into the left and right mainstem bronchi. Bronchioles - ANSWER- smallest branches of the bronchi are thin and have little cellular structure. 1. This is helpful for gas exchange. 2. Lack cilia, have no protective mucus, and are not shielded by smooth...

Sleep related breathing disorders include: correct answer: - Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) Syndrome - Central Sleep Apnea Syndrome - Mixed Sleep Apnea - Sleep-related Hypoventilation and Hypoxemia Syndromes Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) correct answer: Repetitive pharyngeal collapse during sleep, which leads to absence of breathing; can produce daytime drowsiness and elevated blood pressure Clinical Features of OSA correct answer: - Obstructive apneas - Hypopneas - Respiratory Effo...

Use of which the following classification of medications can cause increased urination? - -cholinergic agents BMI is best measure for obesity - weight kg/height m2 normal bmi 18-24.9 overweight bmi >25 obese bmi >30 other measures for obesity - triceps skin fold with calipers waist circumference Waist circumference is measured by... - measure between iliac crests and 12th rib men > 40 inches women > 35 inches obesity factors - Biochemical Genetic Ps...

1 CPSGT AND RPSGT EXAMA (PART 2) EXAM | QUESTIONS & ANSWERS (VERIFIED) | LATEST UPDATE | GRADED A+ Displaced respiratory belts would only impact: Correct Answer: respiratory channels. A disconnected end-tidal cable (EtCO2) would only impact: Correct Answer: the canography (non-invasive measurement of CO2) for channel. A contaminated M1 electrode would impact any channel that M1 is paired with, Correct Answer: typically F4, C4 and O2 if using montage recommended by AASM. The entire ...

virchows triad likelihood of getting a PE increases when you have hypercoagulability, venous statis, and injury to vessel wall most common cause of idiopathic hypercoagulability factor 5 leiden most common signs of PE difficult to nail down signs and symptoms but dyspnea, chest pain on inspiration, and tachypnea are most common labs elevated in PE d-dimer, troponin T, troponin I, and BNP usually elevated the most common radiograph for PE in north america helical ...

plethysmograph - Answer- A device use to measure changes in volume within an organ or the whole body PAP compliance data - Answer- Data that is transmitted by the PAP device to the doctor or insurance companies so that PAP use can be tracked. Chronotherapy - Answer- Treatment of an illness or a disease that takes into account the body's natural rhythm and cycles. Insufflation - Answer- act of blowing somthing (gas, powder, vapor) into the body paradoxical insomina - Answer- Sleep St...

RRT Clin Sim important associations (NBRC) 72 Questions with Verified Answers Neostygmine - CORRECT ANSWER Treatment for Myasthenia Gravis Mestanon - CORRECT ANSWER Treatment for Myasthenia Gravis Tensilon - CORRECT ANSWER TEST for Myasthenia Gravis Nitro (sodium nipride) - CORRECT ANSWER Vasodilator Manitol (Osmitol) - CORRECT ANSWER ICP Dilantin - CORRECT ANSWER Treats seizures Phenobarbitaol (luminal) - CORRECT ANSWER For thrashing Isuprel - CORRECT ANSWER Bradycardi...

Displaced respiratory belts would only impact: - Answer- respiratory channels. A disconnected end-tidal cable (EtCO2) would only impact: - Answer- the canography (non-invasive measurement of CO2) for channel. A contaminated M1 electrode would impact any channel that M1 is paired with, - Answer- typically F4, C4 and O2 if using montage recommended by AASM. The entire systems ability to record clean data depends on: - Answer- the systems reference electrode remaining solidly connected wit...

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