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C) epinephrine - answer A 14 year old patient
admitted for status asthmaticus shows improved
symptoms after using albuterol nebulizers every 2
hours. After breakfast, the patient reports an itchy
throat, red rash with hives, cough and a
stomachache. The nurse anticipates the urgent
administration of which of the following?
a. Diphenhydramine
b. Prednisone
c. Epinephrine
d. Albuterol
a. Increased peak inspiratory pressure - answer
An intubated and sedated child with abdominal
trauma has a bladder pressure measurement of 15
mm Hg. Which of the following is a sign that that
patient's condition is worsening?
a. Increased peak inspiratory pressure
b. Decreased central venous pressure
c. Increased cerebral perfusion pressure
, d. Decreased ventilator plateau pressure
the pressure that is applied by the mechanical
ventilator to the small airways and alveoli. The
plateau pressure is measured at end-inspiration
with an inspiratory hold maneuver on the
mechanical ventilator that is 0.5 to 1 second. -
answer What is ventilatory plateau pressure?
Free and not bound to albumin - answer What is
ionized calcium?
Benadryl - answer How do H1 antihistimines
work? Name an example
Albuterol - answer How do B2 adrenergic agonists
work? Name an example
B. Hypophosphatemia
Malnourished patients should be monitored for
refeeding syndrome during nutritional
rehabilitation. Electrolyte disturbances can be
anticipated in the first few days after initiating
feeds as phosphorus, magnesium and potassium
move intracellularly. Hypotension is a possible sign
of refeeding syndrome and may be caused by
hypophosphatemia or hyperglycemia. Refeeding
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