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A heparinized syringe must be used to obtain any arterial blood gas sample?

What is the primary treatment of pneumonia?

A minimum of ____________ minutes must be held of the sample site after an abg is drawn? 

Prior to administering pharmacological agents, the respiratory care practitioner should:   I. Check patients insurance provider II. Check for prior allergic and adverse reaction III. Patients  ID band IV. Check the patients orders in the chart

Which of these is the result of administration of Tiotropium Bromide (spiriva)?   I. Blocking of muscarinic 3 receptor II. Stimulation of the M3  receptor III. Blockage of acetylcholine IV. Prevents parasypathetic effect

Interpret the following arterial blood gas:   pH – 7.22 PaCO2 – 68 mmHg PaO2 – 56 mmHg HCO3 – 30 mEq/L BE/BD – (+4)

Mr. Burns who came in with COPD exacerbation 4 days ago is recieving HHN tx with albuterol (ventolin) and ipratropium bromide (atrovent) BID and currently weaning off of prednisone is no longer SOB, breathsounds are clear and predicted peak flows are met. He is ready for discharge and his physician asks for your recommendation on an appropriate home medication regimine. What would be the best recommendation?

What is the first and foremost treatment for SOB caused by bronchospasm due to reactive airway disease (RAD)?

A 2 year old boy is presented to the emergency room with SOB, stridor and inflammation of the larynx on a laterel neck x-ray. What medication is recommended at this time?

A 2 year old child has orders for Ribavirin (virazole). How should this be delivered to the patient?