Which of the following is true about the use of ribavirin?

1. It is used as an antiviral agent against respiratory syncytial virus.
2. It is delivered via a Respirgard unit.
3. Adverse effects include skin rash, conjunctivitis, and eyelid erythema.
4. It can occlude endotracheal tube and ventilator exhalation valves.
a. 1 and 2 only
b. 3 and 4 only
c. 1, 3, and 4 only
d. 1, 2, 3, and 4


ANS: C
Administration of the aerosol requires use of a special large-reservoir nebulizer called the small particle aerosol generator (SPAG).

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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Name four types of numbering systems used for assigning patient record numbers.

What will be an ideal response?

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Which of the following is the correct sequence of the cardiac cycle?

a. SA node, AV node, the bundle of HIS, Purkinje fibers b. AV node, SA node, the bundle of HIS, Purkinje fibers c. The bundle of HIS, AV node, SA node, Purkinje fibers d. Purkinje fibers, SA node, AV node, the bundle of HIS

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Maintaining positive pressure in the airway during expiration to prevent collapse of the smaller airways and alveoli would be called:

A) positive end-expiratory pressure (PEEP). B) positive pressure ventilation (PPV). C) peak expiratory flow rate (PEFR). D) continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP).

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