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altibaby

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Which of the following could be early warning signs that a pneumothorax is enlarging? 1. Desaturation of pulse oximetry reading 2. Development of a fever 3. Increased respiratory rate 4. Mental confusion
 
  a. 1, 2, and 3 only
  b. 1 and 3 only
  c. 2 only
  d. 1, 2, 3, and 4

Question 2

Which of the following medications is known to cause drug-induced pleural disease? 1. Bleomycin 2. Amiodarone 3. Advair 4. Vilanterol
 
  a. 1 and 2 only
  b. 2 and 4 only
  c. 4 only
  d. 1, 2, and 3 only


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

ANS: B
During observation, it is important to record the respiratory rate and any signs of deteriorating respiratory function. An oximetry decrease can be an early warning of pneumothorax enlarge-ment. Any deterioration indicates that the pneumothorax must be drained.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
Drug-induced pleural disease
 Nitrofurantoin
 Minoxidil
 Dantrolene
 Methysergide
 Bromocriptine
 Amiodarone
 Procarbazine, bleomycin, mitomycin
 Methotrexate
 Practolol


altibaby

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Reply 2 on: Jul 16, 2018
Excellent

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
:D TYSM

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