What physiologic effect occurs within the first 5 to 10 minutes after administering furosemide (Lasix)?
A) Increased preload
B) Peripheral venous pooling
C) Excretion of water by the kidneys
D) Increase in cardiac afterload
Answer: B) Peripheral venous pooling
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Finding the answers to the questions guiding the patient assessment process requires a process of problem solving that is called:
A) assessment-based management. B) clinical problem solving. C) field impression management. D) satisficing problem solving.
Which of the following devices would you select to deliver an aerosolized bronchodilator to a young child?
a. Metered dose inhaler (MDI) and spacer b. MDI, holding chamber, and mask c. MDI and holding chamber d. Dry powder inhaler
For maintenance administration of bronchodilators to an adult patient with adequate inspiratory flow, which of the following aerosol drug delivery devices would you recommend?
1. Pressurized metered dose inhaler (pMDI) 2. Small-volume jet nebulizer 3. Dry powder inhaler 4. pMDI and holding chamber a. 1 or 2 only b. 2 or 3 only c. 2 or 4 only d. 3 or 4 only
When wrapping and labeling instruments for autoclaving, the medical assistant should place the sterility indicator strip ________.
A. next to the packet B. under the packet. C. in the center of the packet D. on the top of the packet