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ishan

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Which is done after giving medication through a nasogastric tube that is connected to suction?
 
  a. The tube is reconnected to the suction.
  b. The tube is clamped for 10 minutes and then reconnected to suction.
  c. The tube is clamped for 30 minutes and then reconnected to suction.
  d. The tube is left off for 4 hours and then reconnected to suction.

Question 2

A 17-year-old high school wrestler comes in for his regularly scheduled appointment for asthma. He reports no acute problems now with wheezing, coughing, shortness of breath, or tightness in his chest.
 
  A 17-year-old high school wrestler comes in for his regularly scheduled appointment for asthma. He reports no acute problems now with wheezing, coughing, shortness of breath, or tightness in his chest. Which medication might he be a candidate for prophylactic treatment?
  a.
  Theochron
  b.
  Sus-Phrine
  c.
  Cromolyn sodium
  d.
  Proventil


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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
When the medication has passed through the tube, reclamp the tube for 30 minutes before the suction is reattached.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Cromolyn sodium is used for prophylaxis in treating asthma. It works by slowing down the destruction of sensitized mast cells and inhaled specific antigens.


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Reply #2 on: Jul 23, 2018
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Reply #3 on: Jul 23, 2018
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