Your patient has an elevated white blood cell (WBC) count but no signs or symptoms of infection. She uses albuterol and salmeterol and is currently taking Flovent. What is the most likely cause of her elevated WBC count?
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A 32-year-old patient has had three, consecutive, positive a…
A 32-year-old patient has had three, consecutive, positive acid fast stain (AFB) stains. Which of the following medication regimens should the respiratory therapist recommend?
A patient in the pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) has be…
A patient in the pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) has been ordered ribarivin. While gathering the necessary equipment, the respiratory therapist should ensure that which of the following is available?
Daniel Y. is a 29 year old male patient with Cystic Fibrosis…
Daniel Y. is a 29 year old male patient with Cystic Fibrosis and Pneumonia. He is currently on a 4L NC. His assessment is as followed: HR 120 RR 26 Sa02 94% Temp: 101.8F BBS: Bilateral wheezes and coarse rhonchi to BUL and decreased with crackles to the LLL Which of the following is the most appropriate treatment regimen?
What is the mechanism of action of dornase alfa?
What is the mechanism of action of dornase alfa?
On day four of the patient’s hospital course, he complains o…
On day four of the patient’s hospital course, he complains of mouth pain. The respiratory therapist notes white patches on the patients tongue, cheeks, and back of the throat. The patient is currently on the following respiratory medications: Duoneb Q6 and pulmicort BID. What should the respiratory therapist recommend?
Parasympathomimetic medications are use to : 1. Mimic acetyl…
Parasympathomimetic medications are use to : 1. Mimic acetylcholine 2. Stimulate anticholinergic receptor sites 3. Stimulate cholinesterase enzyme 4. Stimulate cholinergic receptor sites
Baby girl Jones is an ex-23 week gestation neonate. Her pre…
Baby girl Jones is an ex-23 week gestation neonate. Her premature birth places her at a greater risk of acquiring lower respiratory tract diseases due to RSV. Her physician would like to prevent this from occurring. What should the respiratory therapist recommend?
Reduced alveolar surface tension can lead to which of the fo…
Reduced alveolar surface tension can lead to which of the following? 1. Reduced compliance 2. Increased compliance 3. Decreased WOB 4. Increased WOB
An asthma patient is discontinuing systemic corticosteroids….
An asthma patient is discontinuing systemic corticosteroids. The patient will continue taking an aerosolized bronchodilator. The physician wants to know what should be recommended for an inhaled corticosterod (ICS).