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future617RT

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on: Jul 16, 2018
Which of the following types of oxygen analyzer can be placed in a ventilator circuit to continu-ously monitor oxygen concentration?
 
  1. Polarographic
  2. Paramagnetic
  3. Galvanic
  4. Physical
  a. 1 and 4 c. 2 and 3
  b. 1 and 3 d. 2 and 4

Question 2

Nitric oxide is effective in the treatment of pulmonary hypertension in neonates because it causes which of the following?
 
  a. Peripheral vasocon-striction c. Platelet adhesion
  b. Macrophage cyto-toxicity d. Vasodilatation


paavo

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

ANS: B
Galvanic and polarographic analyzers can be used for continuous monitoring of oxygen concen-trations during mechanical ventilation.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
Nitric oxide is used for the treatment of pulmonary hypertension in neonates because it promotes pulmonary vasodilatation. Other effects of nitric oxide include macrophage cytotoxicity and platelet adhesion.


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