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A patient in the pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) has been ordered ribarivin.  While gathering the necessary equipment, the respiratory therapist should ensure that which of the following is available?

Mr. Darcy was a direct admit from his primary care provider’s office.  He presented with increased SOB and productive green/yellow sputum.  His gram stain produced a pink color.  Based on his current clinical picture, what should the respiratory therapist recommend?

Which of the following would indicate that an asthma attack is allergy related?

Which of the following has not contributed to the use of superpathogens? 1. Misuse of antibacterial agents against viral infections 2. Use of antibiotics when not indicated 3. Using antibiotics against appropriately identified organisms

What is the mechanism of action of dornase alfa?

On day four of the patient’s hospital course, he complains of mouth pain.  The respiratory therapist notes white patches on the patients tongue, cheeks, and back of the throat.  The patient is currently on the following respiratory medications: Duoneb Q6 and pulmicort BID.  What should the respiratory therapist recommend?

Cromolyn sodium acts by:

How many mg of sodium are in a 4.0 mL treatment of 10% saline?

Parasympathomimetic medications are use to : 1. Mimic acetylcholine 2. Stimulate anticholinergic receptor sites 3. Stimulate cholinesterase enzyme 4. Stimulate cholinergic receptor sites

An asthma patient is discontinuing systemic corticosteroids.  The patient will continue taking an aerosolized bronchodilator.  The physician wants to know what should be recommended for an inhaled corticosterod (ICS).