Bronchodilators for copd Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

The nurse teaches a patient about pursed lip breathing. Which action by the patient would indicate to the nurse that further teaching is needed? The patient practices by blowing through a straw. The patient's ratio of inhalation to exhalation is 1:3. The patient inhales slowly through the nose. The patient puffs up the cheeks while exhaling. - 4 A 55-year-old patient with increasing dyspnea is being evaluated for a possible diagnosis of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). When ...

Which of the following treatments would you expect to see in a patient admitted for COPD? (check all that apply) a. Bronchodilators* b. Prednisone* c. Nebulizer* d. Lisinopril e. Shingles vaccine f. KCL 2. Which of the following would be prescribed for a patient with a bladder infection caused by E. Coli? a. Vaprisol IV b. Lisinopril c. Cipro* d. Coumadin e. Naproxen 3. DRGs are grouped by __________ Categories. a. Primary Diagnostic b. Secondary Diagnosis c. Major Diagnostic* ...

What is the most important sign in a critically ill pt? Why? - Correct answer-Tachypnea Indicates metabolic acidosis w/ respiratory alkalosis compensation A pt misses dialysis for a few days and comes in with fluid overload. He's tachycardic and tachypneic. On physical exam, you find JVD, pulsus paradoxus (20 mmHg drop during inspiration), and HoTN (80/40) with distant, muffled heart sounds. Lungs are clear to auscultation. What is the dx? - Correct answer-Cardiac tamponade; obstructive s...

List the main Bronchodilators. Correct Answer-B-Beta2 agonists A-Anticholinergic agents M-Methylxanthine Derivatives List the main Anti-Inflammatories Correct Answer-S-Sys. Glucocorticoids/Corticosteriods L-Leukotriene Modifiers M-Mast Cell Stabilizers List the categories of Upper Resp. drugs Correct Answer-D-Decongestants A-Antitussives A-Antihistamines E-Expectorants What is the PT for antitussives? Correct Answer-Non-productive cough. What is the PD for antitussives? Correc...

Exam 2: NUR2502/ NUR 2502 (Latest 2023/ 2024) Multidimensional Care III/ MDC 3 Exam| Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| Grade A- Rasmussen Q: What can exacerbate asthma? "A good education question...avoid triggers!" Answer: ▪ pollution ▪ dust ▪ smoke ▪ fire places ▪ pet dander ▪ household chemicals ▪ bacteria ▪ viruses ▪ mold ▪ exercise ▪ weather changes from warm to cold ▪ drugs: aspirin, NSAIDS, beta blockers Q: Medications...

HESI PHARM RN 1&2 - Questions & Answers (Scored 1396) Latest Update 2023 written by Bestscorers Downloaded by: faithrn | Distribution of this document is illegal Want to earn $1.236 extra per year? HESI PHARM RN 1&2 Questions & Answers (Scored A/1396) Latest Update 2023 S - The Marketplace to Buy and Sell your Study Material Downloaded by: faithrn | Distribution of this document is illegal Want to earn $1.236 extra per year? S - The Marketplace to Buy and Sell your Stud...

MN 568 Midterm Study Guide Questions with Answers 2021 Respiratory Review 1. A chronic cough lasts longer than: 8 Weeks 2. You are doing a cerumen extraction and touch the external meatus of your pt's ear. He winces and starts coughing. What is the name of this reflex? Arnold Reflex 3. Julie has a postnasal drip along with her cough. You assess her for: Allergic or vasomotor rhinitis 4. A pt with HTN comes in and insists that one of his new meds is causing him to cough. When lo...

Purpose of the pituitary gland - hormones help regulate other glands in the endocrine system produces ADH and oxytocin Respiratory regulation of alkalosis - decreased H+ in blood triggers brain to decrease rate and depth of breathing-retains CO2 At risk populations for acid-base imbalances - Diabetes, COPD, Renal failure, severe vomiting/diarrhea Respiratory acidosis lab values - pH < 7.35, CO2 > 45 mmHg Metabolic acidosis lab values - pH < 7.35, HCO3 < 22 mEq/L Respiratory a...

MDC II Exam 2 Questions and Answers Already Passed What is your first step when interpreting ABGs? look at pH What acid-base imbalance would you expect to see in an asthmatic patient? Respiratory acidosis Common causes of Respiratory Acidosis *COPD* *asthma* *muscle weakness* ▪ inadequate chest expansion ▪ pneumonia ▪ pulmonary edema ▪ sleep apnea ▪ respiratory depression r/t: drugs, alcohol, anesthesia, electrolyte imbalance ▪ high ICP S/S of Respiratory Ac...

Question 2. Which of the following is a potential acquired cause of thrombophilia? Question 3 Phalen’s test, 90°wrist flexion for 60 seconds, reproduces symptoms of: Ulnar tunnel syndrome Carpal tunnel syndrome Tarsal tunnel syndrome Myofascial pain syndrome Question 4 Which patient would benefit most from screening for type 2 diabetes? A 30 year old female with unintended weight loss. A 25 year old male with family history of type 1 diabetes An obese female with recurrent v...