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While attempting to administer albuterol via SVN to a patient who has had a recent CVA, the RT notes that the patient is unable to hold the nebulizer or keep her lips sealed on the mouthpiece. The RT should recommend _____________________________________. 

An MDI is ordered for a patient who is intubated and being mechanically ventilated and humidified with a heat-moisture exchanger (HME). Which of the following is the most appropriate way to administer the bronchodilator?

What is the preferred method for delivering bronchodilators to intubated patient on mechanical ventilation?

In a dose-response assessment of a patient’s response to a metered dose inhaler bronchodilator, when would you stop increasing the dose?1. When the peak expiratory flow rate improves less than 10% to 15%2. When tachycardia occurs3. When tremors are evident4. When 6 to 8 puffs are delivered

To ensure delivery of the proper drug dosage with a metered dose inhaler, which of the following must be done before its use?1. The canister valve stem should be cleaned with a sharp 18 gauge needle..2. The canister should be warmed to hand or body temperature.3. The canister should be vigorously shaken.

When assessing a patient’s response to bronchodilator therapy, you notice a decrease in wheezing accompanied by an overall decrease in the intensity of breath sounds. Which of the following is most likely?

Which layer of the arterial wall is most commonly affected by FMD?

Looking at the image below, does this Doppler waveform appear to be taken in the true lumen or false lumen of a vessel with a dissection?  

A _____ Doppler transducer is used for TCD imaging examinations.

Nothing can harm this god.  Well, except a mistletoe.  (I guess no one kisses him beneath a mistletoe during Christmas.)