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Describe and compare the pharmacology and the clinical use of methadone vs. buprenorphine. (4pts)

What is this patient’s dosing body weight in kilograms? (Round to the nearest hundredth, except no trailing zeros)    [wt] kg

Based on this treatment indication what goal trough are we targeting?

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The physician calls you to set up Vapotherm HFNC on an adult patient.  Upon entering the patients room you notice the patient is using accessory muscles, RR 28, HR 110, SpO2 91%. Which of the following setting would be appropriate

When setting up the Vapotherm you notice the green LED light and the temperature display continues to flash, this means 

The nurse calls you to a patient room who is using Vapotherm and states the patient went to the restroom and the unit was put in standby, when the patient returned the device was started and water began flowing out of the nasal cannula, You explained this happened because 

Which of the following are considered contraindications for Vapotherm (HFNC)

Indications for Vapotherm (HFNC) include all of the following except;

A patient receiving mechanical ventilation has a history of renal failure and diabetes.  The patients IBW is 65 kg.  Fluid status: 4800ml input and 2700 ml output.  Breath sounds reveal rates ½ way up on both sides.  Vent settings are AC/VC mode, rate of 10/min, VT 520ml, fi02 0.40.  PEEP 5 cmH20.  Total RR is 37/min and sp02 97%, PIP is 27 cmH20.  Abg’s:  pH 7.31, paC02 22 torr, pa02 82 torr, HC03 14, Base deficit -9.  Which of the following would you recommend? I.  Increase the set rate to 16/min Recommend diuresis/dialysis Recommend administration of NAHC03 Decrease tidal volume to 450 ml Switch the patient to PRVC