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Jkov05

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on: Jul 16, 2018
What is the dosage for ipratropium bromide (Atrovent)?
 
  a. 2 puffs four times daily
  b. 2 puffs three times daily
  c. 2 puffs twice daily
  d. 2 puffs every 12 hr

Question 2

Which of the following are indications for the use of acetylcysteine (Mucomyst)?
 
  1. Treatment of acetaminophen overdose
  2. Treatment of excessive, viscous mucus secretions
  3. Treatment of aspirin overdose
  4. Treatment of purulent mucus secretions by breaking up DNA
  a. 1 and 2 only
  b. 2 and 4 only
  c. 1, 2, and 3 only
  d. 1, 2, 3, and 4


TheDev123

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Reply #1 on: Jul 16, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: A

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
Acetylcysteine is indicated for treatment to reduce accumulation of airway secretions. It is also used to treat or prevent the liver damage that can occur when a patient takes an overdose of ac-etaminophen.


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