Patients exposed to FIO2 greater than or equal to 50% are at risk for which of the following? 1. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease 2. O2 toxicity 3. Permanent lung damage 4. Atelectasis
a. 1 and 2 c. 2, 3, and 4
b. 2 and 4 d. None of the choices
ANS: C
Oxygen is considered a type of medication. If a patient is exposed to large amounts for a long period of time, all of the aforementioned can occur except for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, which is considered a disease process not a complication.
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A) Coumadin (warfarin) B) Lovenox (enoxaparin) C) Prilosec D) Aspirin
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The prescribed medication is unavailable The prescribed medication is less convenient to use The prescribed medication is inexpensive The third-party payer does not cover the prescribed medication
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false