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A 14-week pregnant female has recently tested positive for herpes.  Her OB-GYN would like to treat her during her pregnancy to prevent transmission to the fetus during delivery.  What should the respiratory therapist recommend?

Tobramycin is indicated for which of the following disease processes?

Which of the following antimicrobials are bactericidal? 1. Cephalosporins 2. Tetracyclines 3. Penicillins 4. Erythromycin

Hospital acquired pneumonias are caused by which of the following?

Which of the following is not a combination aerosolized corticosteroid? 1. Symbicort 2. Breo Ellipta 3. Spiriva 4. Qvar

A premature neonate is currently on invasive mechanical ventilation.  The physician suspects that the neonate has persistent pulmonary hypertension (PPHN) due to exhibited refractory hypoxemia.  What should the respiratory therapist recommend?

What is the patient’s diagnosis?

Which of the following B-lactams inhibit cell wall synthesis and are bactericidal? 1. Penicillins 2. Cephalosporins 3. Aminoglycosides 4. Clindamycin

Select all that apply: Which of the following indicate the presence of an infection?

Which of following is not a function of mucus? 1. Lubrication of the airway 2. Prevent water from moving in and out of epithelia 3. Promote infection by the action of antimicrobial enzymes 4. Shield epithelia from toxic materials and irritants