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meagbuch

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on: Jul 16, 2018
When a patient has acute MI, which of the following protocols should the respiratory therapist initiate?
 
  a. Hyperinflation therapy protocol
  b. Oxygen therapy protocol
  c. Bronchopulmonary hygiene therapy protocol
  d. Aerosolized medication therapy protocol

Question 2

Pulmonary function testing results on a patient with an advanced case of TB will display all of the following EXCEPT:
 
  a. increased RV.
  b. decreased IRV.
  c. decreased VC.
  d. decreased TLC.


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helenmarkerine

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

B
Acute myocardial infarction is one of the clinical indicators specified on the oxygen therapy protocol. Oxygen therapy will reduce myocardial work.

Answer to Question 2

A
RV will be decreased rather than increased. Because TB causes a restrictive lung disease pattern, volumes and capacities will be decreased.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 16, 2018
Wow, this really help

JaynaD87

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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