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Use the dropdown lists to complete the statement below. Several classes of drugs are used to treat anxiety and depression, one of which is called benzodiazepines.  This class of drugs targets [1] which are bound to and activated by [2]. Benzodiazepine [3] which leads to [4] of target cells and a consequent [5] of those cells.

An attempt at intubating should not exceed:

Dr. Pilbeam asks you to assess a patient for an adequate leak prior to extubation. The patient is on CPAP of 5 cmH2O; therefore, you place the patient back on VC-CMV with a set VT of 600 mL. Based on the cuff-leak test in the “AARC Guidelines for Removal of the Endotracheal Tube”, what is the minimum leak volume that would be considered acceptable? (you must show your work on provided paper).

Identify the best cause of the following capnogram: reduced perfusion cap.png 

Soon after endotracheal tube extubation, an adult patient exhibits a high-pitched inspiratory noise, heard without a stethoscope and vital signs are stable. What actions would you recommend?

Which medication is supplied for use with this device? You may provide the brand or generic name. pulmicort.png 

Which of the following is most likely to occur due to too far advancement of the tube exchanger? 

Mr. Cass is a 5’11 male requiring endotracheal intubation. According to Egan’s rule of thumb, the most appropriate ETT size to select for Mr. Cass is:

An attempt at intubating should not exceed:

Identify the cause of this capnograph: bronchoconstriction cap.png