Medication Administration
The full name of the acronym DPI
Dry Powder Inhaler
Instruct the proper technique
Slow, Steady inhale with breath hold
the type of therapy
lung expansion
Full name of acronym
Positive Expiratory Pressure
Flowmeter flow range
6 - 8 LPM
Recommendation after administration of a steroid
Rinse mouth
Gender, Age, Height
type of therapy possible in an emergency situation
mechanical ventilator
Pressure Goal Range
10 - 20 cm H20
4 Assessments needed before, during and after treatment
HR, RR, SpO2 & Breath Sounds
FDA requirement for all new MDIs
Dose counter
What pathology is present for this to be indicated
atelectasis
Indicated if IC is less that this fraction of predicted
1/3
The effect that is generated that prevents airway collapse during expiration for PEP therapy
back pressure
type of device used to deliver Ribavirin (virazole)
SPAG (Small Particle Aerosol Generator)
Name of nebulizer with electronic control box and can administer continuous medications via medication pump
Aerogen
the device indicated if the patient cannot properly use the IS or condition is worsening
IPPB or PAP Device
untreated pneumothorax
Name a PAP device that can deliver a aerosolized medication at the same time
EzPAP or CPAP
Benefit of using a vibrating mesh nebulizer pertaining to flow
Doesn't add additional flow (huge benefit for smaller patients)
Type of medication that requires a filtered nebulizer treatment
Pentamidine (Nebupent)
Name a 2 hazards/complications
hyperventilation, respiratory alkalosis, dizzy/light-headed, fatigue, pulmonary barotrauma, discomfort, hypoxia due to O2 device removal, exacerbation of bronchospasm
The 2 devices that can measure an exhaled breath volume
Wright's respirometer & Venti Comp bag
Huff Cough
3 types of gases that can power this device
Oxygen, Medical Air & Heliox