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SAVANNAHHOOPER23

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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)



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Answer to Question 1

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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

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




SAVANNAHHOOPER23

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Reply 2 on: Jul 16, 2018
:D TYSM


hollysheppard095

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

 

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