When an asthmatic patient is admitted to the ED, what is the first line drug?
What will be an ideal response?
For asthmatic patient who is having an acute attack inhaled corticosteroids are used as first-line treatment in patients. This helps with narrowing of the airways than, combination of a beta2 agonist and an inhaled corticosteroid is superior to the addition. Here is also important tip for care giver, adding an antibiotic to usual care is not recommended in patients with asthma.
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a. Flexion and extension b. Supination and pronation c. Circumduction d. Inversion and eversion
An Institutional Review Board reviews the scientific merits of completed research
A) True B) False
Prayer group members at a local Baptist church are meeting with a poor, homeless family they are supporting. Which member statement is an example of Yalom's curative group factor of altruism?
A. "I'll give you the name of a friend that rents inexpensive rooms." B. "The last time we helped a family, they got back on their feet and prospered." C. "I can give you all of my baby clothes for your little one." D. "I can appreciate your situation. I had to declare bankruptcy last year."
What is the primary reason why home care agencies share information, such as how data are collected and terms defined?
a. Agencies are required to report these data to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). b. Each is looking for weaknesses in the others that they can use as the basis of marketing campaigns for themselves. c. Each wants to determine the cost for an episode of care for both themselves and the others in order to remain competitive. d. Group data will help them negotiate managed care contracts with maximum gain on both sides.