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jho37

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on: Jul 16, 2018
One of the main challenges in caring for a patient with bronchiectasis is:
 
  a. contending with bronchospasm.
  b. removing excessive bronchopulmonary secretions.
  c. returning the FRC to within normal limits.
  d. maximizing gas exchange across the alveolar-capillary membrane.
  e. rehydrating dried secretions.

Question 2

The medication racemic epinephrine (Micronefrin, Vaponefrin) is given to a patient with LTB because it:
 
  a. is an effective bronchodilator.
  b. causes mucosal vasoconstriction.
  c. causes bradycardia.
  d. has an appealing taste and smell.


alvinum

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

B
The main challenge facing the respiratory therapist caring for the patient with bronchiectasis is the efficient removal of excessive bronchopulmonary secretions.

Answer to Question 2

B
Racemic epinephrine constricts the blood vessels in the mucous membrane of the airway. This helps to counteract the airway inflammation found in a patient with LTB. Although the drug is also a bronchodilator, it is not given for this effect. The drug may cause tachycardia as a side effect. There should not be any particular taste to the drug because it is nebulized.


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