Author Question: When utilizing corticosteroids in the treatment of respiratory disorders, it is important to know ... (Read 41 times)

rl · **on:** Jul 3, 2018

When utilizing corticosteroids in the treatment of respiratory disorders, it is important to know that:

a. Time of onset is usually about 14 hours and effects will not be noticed by the paramedic in the acute setting
b. Corticosteroids are desirable for short-term control of broncoconstriction
c. Administering the steroids as the first medication will allow the medication to work quickly in reversing broncospasm
d. Steroids should always be given to a patient suffering from asthma

Question 2

A normal PR interval is between:

a. 0.81.0 seconds.
b. .12.20 seconds.
c. 2.13.0 seconds.
d. > 3.0 seconds.

peter · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 3, 2018

Answer to Question 1

a
Rationale: a. Correct.
b. Because of the delayed action, steroids are generally not used in the field setting.
c. Bronchodilators are first line medications in respiratory disorders.
d. The use of steroids in treating asthma is controversial.

Answer to Question 2

B