What is a potential side effect of bland aerosol administration? 1. Increased airway resistance 2. Decreased airway resistance 3. Bronchodilation 4. Bronchospasm

Oral cadidiasis is a potential side effect of which of the following medications? 1. Ipratropium bromide (Atrovent) 2. Flunisolide (Aerobid) 3. Fluticasone (Flovent) 4. Beclomethasone

A patient with chronic bronchitis is to receive therapy to help remove large amounts of thick purulent secretions.  Which of the following devices would be the most helpful? 1. Percussor 2. Incentive Spirometer 3. Heated Cascade humidifier 4. Ultrasonic nebulizer

10-point question List the factors that that determine a bank’s holdings of excess reserves. Explain how a change in each factor affects excess reserves, the money multiplier, and the money supply.

After connecting a nasal cannula to the humidifier outlet, you kink the tubing and hear a whistling noise coming from the humidifier.  Which of the following most likely caused this?

While conducting oxygen rounds, you notice that there is no mist coming from the reservoir tubing on a Briggs T-adapter.  Which of the following would you do at this time?

With which of the following lung disorders would acetylcystine (Mucomyst) be indicated? 1. Emphysema 2. Bronchiectasis 3. Pulmonary Edema 4. Cystic Fibrosis

Which of the following would confirm a CVP reading of 1 mm Hg?

When coordinating the sequence of the following therapies relating to bronchopulmonary clearance, which should the respiratory therapist do first?

The respiratory therapist notices that very little mist is being produced by a nebulizer attached to an aerosol mask.  Which of following could be responsible for this? 1. The liter flow is too high 2. The nebulizer jet is clogged with lint 3. The filter on the capillary tube is obstructed 4. The liter flow is too low