Question

1. generic names for popular inhaled medications include: a. ventolin b. flovent c. albuterol d. atrovent 30. contraindications to helping a patient self - administer a metered - dose inhaler include all of the following except: a. failure to obtain permission from medical control b. noticing that the patient is in the tripod position c. noticing that the patient has already taken the maximum dose of the medication d. noticing that the medication has expired 31. contraindications for cpap include: a. being alert and able to follow commands b. a pulse oximetry reading of less than 90% c. a respiratory rate greater than 26 breaths/min d. hypotension 32. a prolonged asthma attack that is unrelieved by epinephrine may progress into a condition known as: a. pleural effusion b. status epilepticus c. status asthmaticus d. reactive airway disease 33. which of the following statements is false regarding influenza? a. it may worsen chronic medical conditions. b. it is primarily a human respiratory disease that has mutated to infect animals. c. it is transmitted by direct contact with nasal secretions and aerosolized droplets. d. it has the potential to become a pandemic. 34. pulse oximeters measure the percentage of hemoglobin saturated with: a. carbon dioxide b. carbon monoxide c. oxygen d. iron 35. an acute spasm of the smaller airways associated with excessive mucus production and swelling is characteristic of: a. asthma b. chronic bronchitis c. emphysema d. severe acute respiratory syndrome (sars)

Explanation:

1. Albuterol is a generic name for a common inhaled medication; Ventolin is a brand - name for albuterol, Flovent is a brand - name for fluticasone, and Atrovent is a brand - name for ipratropium.
2. The tripod position is a common position for patients with respiratory distress and is not a contraindication for self - administering a metered - dose inhaler. Lack of medical control permission, maximum dose already taken, and expired medication are contraindications.
3. Being alert and able to follow commands is not a contraindication for CPAP. Hypotension can be a contraindication as CPAP may further decrease blood pressure. Low SpO2 and high respiratory rate may be indications for CPAP in some cases.
4. Status asthmaticus is a prolonged asthma attack unrelieved by epinephrine. Pleural effusion is fluid in the pleural space, status epilepticus is a seizure - related condition, and reactive airway disease is a general term for airway hyper - reactivity.
5. Influenza is primarily a human respiratory disease that has not mutated to primarily infect animals in the general sense. It can worsen chronic medical conditions, is transmitted by nasal secretions and aerosols, and has pandemic potential.
6. Pulse oximeters measure the percentage of hemoglobin saturated with oxygen.
7. Asthma is characterized by acute spasms of the smaller airways with excessive mucus production and swelling. Chronic bronchitis is long - term inflammation of the bronchi, emphysema is destruction of the alveoli, and SARS is a different type of respiratory disease.

Answer:

1. C. Albuterol
2. B. noticing that the patient is in the tripod position
3. D. hypotension
4. C. status asthmaticus
5. B. It is primarily a human respiratory disease that has mutated to infect animals.
6. C. oxygen
7. A. asthma