A 13-year-old, 40-pound girl is experiencing an acute asthma attack that has been unresponsive to 3 puffs of her albuterol inhaler. She is conscious and alert, but is notably dyspneic and has diffuse wheezing. In addition to administering supplemental oxygen, you should:
A) give 0.35 mg of epinephrine 1:1,000 SQ.
B) give 0.5 mg of nebulized ipratropium.
C) administer another 2.5-mg dose of albuterol.
D) assist her ventilations with a bag-mask device.
Answer: B) give 0.5 mg of nebulized ipratropium.
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Convert the metric measure: 15 kg __________ g
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
When taking a verbal or telephone medication order from a physician, it is important to verify the
spelling of the medication to avoid confusion with look-alike, sound-alike drug names. Indicate whether the statement is true or false