ABGs
the normal PCO2 result in ABG is
35-45 mm Hg
First line Drugs to Treat Tuberculosis are used for at least 6 months and administered using Directly Observed Therapy. What 4 drugs are used? Hint RIPE
Rifampin
Isoniazid (INH)
Ethambutol
Pyraznamide
blood tinged sputum
hemoptysis
Patients in respiratory distress benefit from this position
fowlers or semi fowlers
What is the best time to obtain a sputum specimen for culture
first thing in the morning
Normal Pao2
75-100 mm Hg
What class of antiinflammatory drugs is used for many respiratory disorders such as COPD.
Corticosteroids
Fine hairs that line the trachea & bronchial tree
cilia
A patient with activity intolerance will benefit from a _______ for toileting needs.
bed side commode
True or false. It is best to obtain sputum specimen before they eat breakfast.
true
7.35-7.45
Albuterol is a _________ __________ that dilates bronchioles. A side effect of alberterol in _____ heart rate.
Adrenergic Brochodilator
Increased
Term used in asthma for hyper responsive smooth muscles of the bronchial tree
bronchospasm
A patient with chronic respiratory disease who retains CO2 may benefit from teaching what type of breathing?
pursed lip
True or False - During thoracenthesis the patient will be asked to take a deep breath and hold it while the needle is inserted.
True
Normal HCO3
HCO3 is a
What is the chemical HCO3
22-26
Buffer
Bicarbonate
This drug requires monitoring levels. It relaxes brochial smooth muscle to dilate airways.
Theophylline or aminophylline
Removal of a lung lobe
lobectomy
A dyspnic patient with chronic respiratory disease will benefit from a ________ to increase air movement toward the face.
fan
The term used for normal breath sounds that are clear to auscultation
eupnea
Respiratory Therapist typically perform the ABG they generally use the _________ artery of the wrist. After the ABG is obtained it is important to place _________ on the site for 5 minutes
radial
pressure
Patients who have asthma triggered by allergies may be on this drug classification. It reduces histamine release
Mast cell stabilizers
exampells cromolyn sodium (Intal)
nedocromil (Tilade)
Blue coloration
cyanosis
What is the most significant assessment finding for your patient with Impaired Air Exchange that is a sign of deterioration due to hypoxemia?
confusion and or changes in mental status
Name 3 signs and symptoms of pharyngitis
sore throat
dysphagia,
red
swollen
exudate may be present