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Pulmozyme is a

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Mucolytic

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Normal adult peak expiratory flow range is

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300 - 600 mL

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Peak Flow Instruction - The patient should be instructed to place the meter in their mouth take a deep breath in and:

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Forcefully exhale fully and rapidly

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4
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The liter flow range for HHN is:

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6-9 Lpm

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5
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The abbreviation QID refers to

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Four times daily

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The symptoms of lightheadedness and tingling during HHN treatment are most commonly caused by

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Hyperventilation

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A COPD patient on a 50% air entrainment mask becomes drowsy and unresponsive. Most likely the result of:

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Increased PaCO2

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True or False: The addition of headspace effects the patients CO2 level by increasing it.

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True

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One of the purposes of the reservoir on a HHN is to:

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Conserve medication

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10
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The RCP is asked to deliver medication to a CF pt via HHN that will improve the mobilization of sputum. Which?

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Pulmozyme

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The primary purpose of performing PEF with a HHN is to

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Determine response to medication

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12
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The classification of drug given to reduce inflammation of the airways is:

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Corticosteroids

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13
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The drug which should always be given with a bronchodilator is

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Mucomyst

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14
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Which medication can be given during an acute asthma attack

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Albuterol

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A its pre-tx was 80bpm your are giving an albuterol SVN and notice half way through their tx the HR is 96 what next?

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Continue treatment as ordered

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16
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True or False: The name given to a drug by the company manufacturing/selling it is the generic name?

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False

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17
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Following an increase in the patient’s HR from Albuterol. The RT should recommend which of the following with the next tx?

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1.25 mg Levalbuterol/3ml NaCl

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A patient with emphysema is taught to exhale through pursed lips to

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Prevent small airway closure during exhalation

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19
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The repeated administration of Fluticasone by MDI is associated with which of the following side effects?

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Oral candidas

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20
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Which of the following is NOT a reason for selecting a specific medication delivery device

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Patient Characteristics

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21
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Vesicular lung sounds indicate which of the following

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Normal lung sounds

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While administering I.S. to a patient they being to have tingling in their fingertips and feel slightly dizzy- now what?

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Have the patient rest between breaths

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While assessing a pt for HHN therapy, you note the presence of bronchial BS in the LLL. This results from:

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Consolidation/pneumonia

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What is the minimum flow required to trigger the autodialer MDI

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22 Lpm

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Which is NOT a benefit of a breath hold with an I.S.?
Better deposition of medication
26
Find a pt to have a pulse of 124, a RR of 32, and appear to be slightly cyanotic. Your immediate action would be to:
Perform pulse oximetry
27
The classification of medications responsible for coating the mast cell to prevent broncho-constriction is
Mediator antagonist
28
Particle size for deposition in the lower airways is:
2-5 microns
29
The primary side effect of the bronchodilator administered via HHN is:
Tachycardia
30
Which of the following meds should always given with a spacer device to minimize oral complications of the medications
Corticosteroids
31
The patient should be instructed to do what following a steroid MDI?
Rinse the mouth after the inhaler
32
A baffle is responsible for:
Breaking down particle size
33
To administer the HHN treatment with the closest possible FIO2 to 50 %, what will be the required liter flow?
7 lpm
34
Which of the following is the best device for the administration of a controlled O2 percentage?
Venturi mask
35
Measurement with a Wright's Respirometer produces a VE of 7.6 L with a RR of 18. What is the patient's spontaneous Vt.?
422 ml
36
Pentamadine is administered to treat and/or prevent
Pneumocystis jioceci penumonia
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A child with suspected croup with present with what breath sounds?
Stridor
38
A child with low O2 sat with tachycardia and tachypnea what would an initial tx be?
Administer oxygen at 3-4 lpm
39
What medication is used to reduce upper airway swelling in croup and/or stridor?
Racemic Epinephrine
40
What has would be used to help deliver oxygen past an airway obstruction>
Heliox therapy
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What color is the cylinder of the heliox?
Green/brown
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How do you administer heliox?
Non-rebreather
43
True or False: Respimat inhalers require good hand-breath coordination?
False
44
True or False: You would obtain all the following vital signs when giving a HHN? HR, RR, BS, SaO2?
True
45
True or False: You can administer a nebulizer with all the following gas supplies? Air compressor, cylinder O2, piped O2 and air?
True
46
True or False: You can only give a HHN with a mouth piece?
False
47
True or False: Albuterol is available in both MDI and SVN form?
True
48
True or False: Salmeterol is a long acting bronchodilator?
True
49
True or False: Xopenex is said to have less side effects on the patients heart rate as albuterol?
True
50
True or False: Formoterol is available in an SVN and DPI form?
False
51
True or False: Ipratropium Bromide is also known as Albuterol
False
52
True or False: Tiotropium Bromide is available in an MDI form?
False
53
True or False: Flovent comes in DPI or MDI?
True
54
True or False: Beclomethasone is the same thing as QVAR and it is a long acting bronchodilator?
False
55
True or False: Budesonide is used to treat CF?
False
56
True or False: Mucomyust smells like rotten eggs and can be given in 2 strengths? 10 or 20%
True
57
True or False: Dornase Alfa is a corticosteroid?
False
58
True or False: Fluticasone and Salmeterol is also called Advair?
True
59
True or False: Dulera is another name for formeterol and salmeterol?
False
60
Albuterol and Atrovent is also called the following expect?
Ipratropium bromide and xopenex
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True or False: Symbicort is also called budesonide and formoterol?
True

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