What should happen following administration of prostaglandin E1 (PGE1 ) in order to keep the ductus arteriosis open in a neonatal patient with patent ductus arteriosis (PDA)?

A) Pulmonary congestion decreases.
B) Pulmonary congestion increases.
C) More ventilatory support is needed.
D) Arterial oxygen levels decrease.


A

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The term sustained maximal inspiration (SMI) as used by the American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC) Clinical Practice Guideline: Incentive Spirometry means:

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All of the following would be classified as field survey devices EXCEPT

a. film badge. b. Geiger-Mueller counter. a. film badge. b. Geiger-Mueller counter.

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Which of the following is made up of 21 chapters of disease descriptions and their codes?

A. Alphabetic Index B. Tabular List C. Index to External Causes D. Neoplasm Table

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