What are the treatments for high-altitude pulmonary edema?
What will be an ideal response?
The treatments for high-altitude pulmonary edema include descent to lower altitude, supplemental oxygen and portable hyperbaric chamber. Nifedipine, a calcium channel blocker, may be used when descent or medical equipment and supplies are not available. Nifedipine relieves acute pulmonary edema due to its antihypertensive property which effectively reduces the pulmonary artery pressure
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When the body develops resistance to the effects of a drug, requiring increased dosages, the body has become ________________ to the drug
A. addicted B. allergic C. toxic D. tolerant
Which atrial dysrhythmia shows chaotic, disorganized activity between normal, but irregular, QRS complexes?
A. Multifocal atrial tachycardia B. Premature atrial complexes C. Atrial fibrillation D. Atrial flutter
How much are the knees flexed when performing the Merchant method?
60 degrees 20 degrees 0 degrees 40 degrees