A patient who is receiving an aerosol treatment with acetylcysteine (Mucomyst) and hypertonic saline via a SVN suddenly becomes dyspneic. The most likely cause of this problem is:

A. hypercapnia
B. bronchospasm
C. pneumothorax
D. fluid overload


Ans: B. bronchospasm

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Fill in the blank with correct word.

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Adverse effects of local anesthetics include all the following except:

A. light-headedness B. dizziness C. slurred speech D. temporary loss of hearing

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Calculate the following dosages based on kilogram of body weight. Round weights and answers to the nearest whole number

A child weighs 28 lb. The physician has ordered 120 mg/kg/day of a medication to be given every 6 hours. How much will be given for one dose?

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Which of the following will determine how much an acute care facility will be paid?

A. Medicare reimbursement B. Medicaid reimbursement C. OPPS D. IPPS

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