Status asthmaticus - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Galen College Cincinnati Pharm Exam 2 Questions and Correct Answers 2024 what do adrenergic agonists do? - Answer -they stimulate the sympathetic nervous system what is the sympathetic nervous system? - Answer -fight or flight response, decrease in digestion and excretion what are the 4 main adrenergic receptors? - Answer -Alpha 1, Alpha 2, Beta 1, Beta 2 Alpha 1 - Answer -blood vessels, peripheral resistance and blood return to the heart, improved circulation and bp alpha 2 - Answer -in...

NU 545 PATHOPHYSIOLOGY UNIT 5, RESPIRATORY AND RENAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WIT COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED Alveoli Alveoli: Primary gas exchange units (cont.) • Oxygen enters the blood, and carbon dioxide (CO2) is removed. • Pores of Kohn • Epithelial cells -Type I alveolar cells (Alveolar structure) -Type II alveolar cells (Surfactant production: Prevents lung collapse) • Contain alveolar macrophages: Ingest foreign material, and remove it through the lymphatic system. ...

Explain the purpose of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBO) correct answer: - Means of increasing the PO₂ by increasing the barometric pressure List the diseases/disorders that can be treated with hyperbaric O₂ therapy correct answer: - CO poisoning - Decompression sickness (bends) - Tissue transplants/graphs - Anaerobic infections (gas gangrene) What are the pressures in which HBO therapy is conducted? correct answer: - Most HBO therapy is conducted at pressures between 2-3 atmospher...

HESI Pharmacology Exam Version 2| 55 Questions and Verified Answers | 2023 / 2024 Update Q: A client with Parkinson's disease is taking carbidopa-levodopa (Sinemet). Which observation by the nurse should indicate that the desired outcome of the medication is being achieved? A) Decreased blood pressure. B) Lessening of tremors. C) Increased salivation. D) Increased attention span. Answer: B. Lessening of tremors. Sinemet increases the amount of levodopa to the CNS (dopamine ...

An assistive personnel (AP) on a pediatric unit brings to the attention of the nurse several client measurements obtained with the morning vital signs. Which of the following clients should the nurse plan to visit first? a. 7-year-old client with diabetes insipidus and a urine specific gravity of 1.002 R A specific gravity of 1.002 is much lower than the expected reference range (1.005 to 1.030) and indicates urine output that is extremely dilute. The client is losing excessive water and is ...

AG-ACNP – Respiratory Questions and Answers Graded A+ 58 yo. M presents to ED with complaints of dry cough. CXR revealed generalized, inflamed film throughout. What is the most likely diagnosis? Pneumonitis What drug has been known to prevent nosocomial PNA? Sulcarafate (Carafate) - Mucosal Protective Agent What is an initial finding associated with a pulmonary embolism? Respiratory Alkalosis - secondary to increased RR and blowing off CO2 What is diagnostic of pulmonary HTN? 2D echo Your...

Epinephrine therapeutic uses - Correct Answer-rapid onset medication used in emergency to treat anaphylaxis, asthma, status asthmaticus, cardiac arrest S/E of Epinephrine - Correct Answer-nausea,vomiting, agitation, sweating, HA, pallor, insomnia, weakness, dizziness, hypo/hyperglycemia, restlessness A/E of Epinephrine - Correct Answer-palpitations, tachycardia,hypertension,dyspnea increased effects with TCAs & MAOIs Nursing Process with adrenegic agonist - Correct Answer-notify MD if epi ...

Drug and food additives that are risk factors for developing asthma and status asthmaticus (6) Correct Answer-aspirin (ASA: acetylsalicylic acid) NSAIDs beta blockers ACE inhibitors yellow dye #5 sulfiting agents in wine & beer What are typical respiratory rate for someone having an asthma attack? Pulse? Correct Answer-RR > 30 HR >120 (think; trying to get air in and trying to push any oxygenated blood around body)

Exam 2: NUR 2502 / NUR2502 (Latest Update 2024 / 2025) Multidimensional Care III / MDC 3 | Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Correct | Grade A - Rasmussen Question: The nurse is assessing a client admitted with status asthmaticus. Initially , the nurse heard wheezes in the lungs, but now the lung sounds are inaudible. What is the priority intervention? A. Administration of long- acting bronchodilator. B. Measures to reduce anxiety C. Education to prevent future exacerbations D....

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 ...