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HCHenry

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The nurse should be aware that which drug used to treat respiratory illnesses has a corrosive effect on rubber and copper?
 
  a. colfosceril palmitate. c. epinephrine.
  b. acetylcysteine. d. cromolyn sodium.

Question 2

The nurse is assisting a client who lacks coordination between hand and inhalation, but who must inhale medications. It's understood that this client may benefit from the use of a(n):
 
  a. nebulizer. c. extender device.
  b. Spinhaler. d. metered-dose inhaler.



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: B

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A Incorrect: This agent does not have a corrosive effect on rubber and copper.
B Correct: Acetylcysteine is a mucolytic with a corrosive effect on rubber and copper so it must be used only with plastic, glass, aluminum, or stainless steel parts.
C Incorrect: This agent does not have a corrosive effect on rubber and copper.
D Incorrect: This agent does not have a corrosive effect on rubber and copper.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C

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A Incorrect: This is not appropriate for the client described.
B Incorrect: This is not appropriate for the client described.
C Correct: This would assist this client with inhaled medications.
D Incorrect: This is not appropriate for the client described.




HCHenry

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Reply 2 on: Jul 24, 2018
:D TYSM


TheNamesImani

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

 

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