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Because both verapamil and grapefruit compete for the same site on the cytochrome P-450 enzyme, the nurse teaches the patient who is prescribed verapamil is taught to avoid grapefruit juice.  The patient asks what will happen if he does drink grapefruit juice.  What is the nurse’s best response?

Using both hands to push off from a chair when completing a sit to stand transfer is an example of?

Traditional sensorimotor approaches are based on which of the following?

Use the following case study to answers questions 19-23: Cecelia is a 72-year-old female who suffered a stroke 1 week ago. She is now attending inpatient rehabilitation and is receiving OT for 1.5 hours a day, 6 days a week to address her decreased functional status and left sided hemiplegia.   You want to improve Cecelia’s UE AROM by using diagonal movement patterns. Which frame of reference are you using to guide your treatment?

Which of the following describes D2 extension pattern of the UE?

In Volume ventilation, _________________ varies based off compliance and airway resistance.

How long should you wait before drawing an ABG on a COPD patient who’s FiO2 has just been changed?

You initiate BIPAP on a patient with the following settings: IPAP 10 EPAP 5 FiO2 40%.30 mins later you obtain the following ABG. pH 7.30 PaCO2 50 PaO2 50 HCO3 24 What changes would you make to the patient’s settings?

You are a respiratory therapist at Livelong Extended Care Facility.  You just received an order to instruct Mr. Smith on the use of a Passy-Muir valve.  Your instructions would include all of the following except?

Functions of the RT during a home visit include:     1.  Patient assessment     2.  Patient compliance with plan     3.  Equipment assessment     4.  Patient goals and treatment plan