List the primary reason for oxygen therapy

What will be an ideal response?


Oxygen therapy is administered for three primary reasons: to decrease the work of breathing, to decrease the work of the heart, or to reverse or prevent low blood oxygen levels.

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Antiseptic agents __________

A. should be used as the first line of defense to combat wound infections. B. are approved by the FDA for use on full-thickness pressure ulcers. C. can be used to reduce bacterial concentrations on intact skin. D. include agents such as triple antibiotic and polysporin powder.

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________ signs promote safety in a positive manner but do NOT indicate danger, for example, a first aid kit.

A. Red B. Blue C. Yellow D. Green

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Which is an example of a brand name of a drug?

a. ranitidine b. Motrin IB® c. acetaminophen d. acetylsalicylic acid

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Calculate the following desired doses.Ordered:      Wellbutrin 0.2g PO bidOn hand:      Wellbutrin 100 mg tabletsDesired dose:      __________

What will be an ideal response?

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