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Preventive Drug and doses Amoxicillin 2g of amoxicillin 1 hour prior to appointment 20mg/kg for children Preventive Drug and doses Clindamycin 600 mg 1 hour before appointment If allergic to penicillin this is the primary choice. Previous Play Next Rewind 10 seconds Move forward 10 seconds Unmute 0:00 / 0:15 Full screen Brainpower Read More Preventive Drug and doses Azithromycin 500 mg 1 hour before appointment Preventive Drug and doses ...

D. D. is a 66 year-old female suffering from shortness of breath. She smoked 2 packs a day until she quit 2 years ago. She has a history of bronchiolitis, hyperinflated lungs, pulmonary edema, and syncope. Her primary care practitioner suspects she also has pulmonary hypertension (PH). After examination, D. D. has a PAP of 35mmHg and mild CHF. Citing scholarly resources, answer the following questions: 1. What is pulmonary hypertension and how could D. D. have developed PH? In healthy lungs, the...

What are the 3 primary physiological changes of aging? (Ans- 1. Reduced physiological reserve of most body systems, esp. cardiac, resp, renal. 2. Reduced homeostatic mechanisms that fail to adjust regulatory systems (i.e. temp control, fluid/lyte balance, etc.). 3. Impaired immunological function (infection risk is greater, autoimmune dz's more prevalent) What is the preferred amount of exercise for elderly? (Ans- 30min/day 5 days/wk of moderate exercise. If trying to lose wt:...

drug dilution calculation correct answer: drug % x 10 = number of mg in 1 mL of the drug step 1: drug % x 10 = # mg/mL step 2: # mg/mL x dosage ordered = number of mg of drug how many mg are in 3.0 mL of a 0.083% solution of albuterol? correct answer: drug % x 10 = # mg/mL 0.083% x 10 = 0.83 mg/mL 0.83 mg/mL x 3 mL = 2.5 mg the RT is asked to administer 2.5 mg of albuterol, the medication is available in a 0.5% solution, how many mL of albuterol should be administered? correct ...

NURS 372 Final Exam Questions & Answers-The following are asthma symptoms that may present themselves SATA: A. Crackles heard bilaterally on lung bases on auscultation B. Daytime symptoms of wheezing, dyspnea, coughing present more than twice weekly C. Waking from night sleep with symptoms of wheezing, dyspnea, coughing D. Dyspnea on exertion with activity E. Reliever (rescue) drug needed more than twice weekly F. Activity limited or stopped by symptoms more than twice weekly - B, C, E, F...

metered-dose inhaler (MDI) handheld device delivering a masured dose of a drug with each actuation Pt education on MDI When 2 inhalations are needed, 1 minute interval is needed in between PT education on MDI after inhaler use rinse mouth and gurgle, espeically with glucocorticoids (steroid), can cause the steroid to be absorbed through membrane Long term treatments for asthma and COPD Anti-inflammatory drugs, corticosteroid, bronchodilators, drugs are taken daily for lo...

Respiratory Therapy - Lindsey Jones/Clinical Simulations 459 Questions with Verified Answers Information Gathering - Emphysema: (Abnormal condition of the alveoli resulting destruction and loss of elasticity) - CORRECT ANSWER LEVEL I : Cyanosis, Barrel chest, increased A-P diameter, Accessory muscle use, Digital clubbing of the nail beds, Significant history of smoking and/or occupational exposure to smoke or other pulmonary irritant LEVEL II : Dyspnea, Wheezing breath sounds LEVEL III ...

Final Exam: NSG120/ NSG 120 (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update) Pathophysiology Exam Review with Questions and Verified Answers| All Units Covered| 100% Correct| Grade A – Herzing Q: A client with obstructive pulmonary disease COPD presents to the emergency room with difficulty breathing. The physical examination reveals bluish skin nailbeds and mucous membranes. Which term correctly describes this condition? Answer: Cyanosis Q: The nurse is assessing a client and notes wheezing and a c...

NUR 2474 Rasmussen Pharm Exam 2 || Questions and All Accurate Answers (Graded A+) NUR 2474 Rasmussen Pharm Exam 2 || Questions and All Accurate Answers (Graded A+) Patient Education on using inhalers - ANSWER - For any patient prescribed an inhaler, the RN should ensure the client can self administer the medication. Teach back needed The patient should wait 1-2 minutes between puffs The patient should wait 5 minutes between 2 different inhalers The patient should take a bronchodilator be...

NURSING 160 EXAM 2 REVIEWCOPD Assessment – What are the signs and symptoms?  Barrel Chest  Shortness of Breath  Lung Crackling  Clubbed Fingers What is Lasix?  Loop diuretic that promotes Diuresis (Removes excess fluid)  Causes Blood Pressure and Potassium to Drop What is Metoprolol?  Beta Blocker. Treats –  High Blood Pressure  Chest Pain (Angina)  Heart Failure  It may lower the risk of death after a heart attack.  DO NOT CRUSH. What is E...