What is a common component of many contrast media that may be a contraindication for use in allergic patients?
a. iodine
b. sodium
c. calcium salts
d. radionuclides
a
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A) 30 B) 60 C) 15 D) 120
A preterm neonate is being supported with nasal SiPAP
The baseline CPAP level is set at 6 cm H2O, the high CPAP level at 10 cm H2O, the rate is 20 "sigh" breaths, and the FIO2 is 0.8. The baby's PaO2 on these settings has been steadily declining and is now 48 mm Hg. The physician and respiratory therapist decided to use nasal HFV before intubating and using mechanical ventilation. The initial settings for NHFV for this patient should include which of the following? a. MAP = 10 cm H2O; frequency = 8 Hz; FIO2 = 1.0 b. MAP = 10 cm H2O; frequency = 10 Hz; FIO2 = 0.8 c. MAP = 6 cm H2O; frequency = 8 Hz; FIO2 = 0.8 d. MAP = 6 cm H2O; frequency = 10 Hz; FIO2 = 1.0
What is the respiratory therapist observing if monitoring the total amount of gas exhaled in 60 seconds after excluding dead space?
A. dead space ventilation B. maximum voluntary ventilation C. alveolar minute ventilation D. minute ventilation
Which of the following might result in a drug interaction that can cause a dangerous hypertensive crisis, possibly leading to stroke or death?
A. Inderal and Proventil B. MAO inhibitor and aged cheese C. Valium and alcohol D. Grapefruit juice and Nifedipine E. Acetaminophen and codeine