Which of the following is NOT one of the symptoms of anaphylactic shock?
a. Respiratory distress
b. Edema (swelling) in the mouth and throat
c. Convulsions
d. Anxiety
d
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To minimize the problems associated with pharyngeal aspiration in intubated patients, which of the following could you recommend?
1. Position patients in semi-recumbent position. 2. Insert the feeding tube into the duodenum. 3. Suction above the tracheal tube cuff. 4. Provide continuous aspiration of subglottic secretions. a. 1 only b. 1 and 2 only c. 1, 2, 3, and 4 d. 2, 3, and 4 only
Endotracheal intubation bypasses the natural functions of the upper airways including filtration, warming, and humidification.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
Andrea is a 32-year-old female who had a TAH and BSO for severe endometriosis six weeks ago. When she returned to her gynecologist's office for her six week post-op check up, she told her physician that she was experiencing hot flashes, night sweats, and had difficulty sleeping. Her physician told her she was going through an artificially-induced menopause because of the surgery. He discussed
several different treatment options with her, including hormone replacement therapy. She told him she wanted to weigh her options and they both agreed she should schedule a follow-up appointment in one week to set up a treatment plan. Dx: Post-procedural menopause; status post TAH/BSO What will be an ideal response?
Which of the following substances regulates the activity of different cells in the inflammatory/immune response?
A) Histamine B) Bradykinin C) Cytokine D) Crevicular fluid