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on: Jul 16, 2018
The mucoactive agent used as an irritant to induce a cough and hydrate airway surface fluid is
 
  a. guaifenesin.
  b. sodium bicarbonate.
  c. albuterol.
  d. hypertonic saline (7).

Question 2

While working in the surgical intensive care unit (ICU), you read in your patient's chart that the patient had received atropine before endotracheal intubation. A respiratory therapy student asks you why.
 
  You explain it was given for the following reason:
  a. It can add water content to respiratory secretions.
  b. It prevents laryngospasm and decreases mucus secretions.
  c. It breaks down DNA content in sputum.
  d. It increases mucociliary beat frequency.


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

ANS: D

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B


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