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panfilo

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Indications of an adverse drug response during continuous bronchodilator therapy include which of the following? 1. Decreased consciousness 2. Worsening tachycardia 3. Vomiting 4. Palpitations
 
  a. 1 and 3 only
  b. 1, 2, and 3 only
  c. 3 and 4 only
  d. 2, 3, and 4 only

Question 2

What is the recommended dosage for continuous bronchodilator therapy (CBT)?
 
  a. 0.5 mg/hr
  b. 5.0 mg/hr
  c. 15.0 mg/hr
  d. 50.0 mg/hr



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
The patient must be observed for adverse drug responses, including worsening tachycardia, pal-pitations, and vomiting.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
According to this protocol, children older than 6 years with tachypnea and those with hypox-emia, increased work of breathing, and restlessness who do not respond to standard therapy are given CBT with a large volume nebulizer or small-volume jet nebulizer at a dosage of 15 mg/hr.





 

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