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danielfitts88

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on: Jul 23, 2018
A patient is experiencing an acute asthma attack. What is the most common first-line therapy for relief of an acute asthma attack?
 
  A) Inhaled steroid
  B) Leukotriene modifier
  C) Beta2-adrenergic agonist
  D) Xanthine

Question 2

A 59-year-old man with a history of coronary artery disease is undergoing cardiac catheterization. The procedure has been proceeding as planned, but the patient suddenly begins exhibiting ventricular tachycardia.
 
  What drug should the nurse most likely prepare for administration? A) Lidocaine
  B) Magnesium sulfate
  C) Digoxin
  D) Epinephrine


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Rilsmarie951

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

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A patient experiencing an acute asthma attack should be administered a beta2-adrenergic agonist. The patient can receive an inhaled steroid, but it is not the first-line therapy. Leukotriene modifiers are used for maintenance in asthma, not during acute exacerbation. Xanthines are not the drug of choice in acute asthma attack.

Answer to Question 2

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Lidocaine is the drug of choice for treating serious ventricular dysrhythmias associated with acute myocardial infarction, cardiac catheterization, cardiac surgery, and digitalis-induced ventricular dysrhythmias. Digoxin, MgSO4, and epinephrine are not used in this clinical situation.


danielfitts88

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

carlsona147

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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