A common finding in a neonate with MAS is a respiratory rate that ...

[SAVANNAHHOOPER23]

A common finding in a neonate with MAS is a respiratory rate that is:
 
  a. under 40/min.
  b. between 40 and 60/min.
  c. well over 60/min.
  d. cyclical with faster and then slower breaths.

Question 2

A patient has a lung infection with Pseudomonas aeruginosa. What antibiotic should be used against it?
 
  a. Tobramycin (TOBI)
  b. Dornase alpha (Pulmozyme)
  c. Levalbuterol (Xopenex)
  d. Pentamidine (NebuPent)

[stanleka1]

Answer to Question 1

C
It is common to find an infant with MAS to have a respiratory rate of well over 60/min. A normal infant will have a respiratory rate between 40 and 60/min. A cyclical breathing pattern would be seen in an infant with periodic breathing.

Answer to Question 2

A
The antibiotic tobramycin (TOBI) is used against P. aeruginosa. The other drugs are used in a variety of situations.

[SAVANNAHHOOPER23]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[debra928]

Great answer, keep it coming