A patient has become anxious on SIMV but the physician want still continue weaning. What should the respiratory therapist recommend at this time?

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Match the root with the meaning

What does MS stand for? (answer in all lower case)

A 45 years of age male patient was admitted for uncontrolled hypertension (HTN) and coronary artery disease (CAD). His history & physical exam showed: Occupation: sale man with stressful schedules and projects. The patient has a history of HTN and CAD His home medications included: metoprolol 25 mg q12h PO, acetylsalicylic acid (ASA, aspirin) 325 mg/day PO. He has averaged 1.5 packs of cigarettes per day for 20 years; an “occasional” beer (“a 6-pack every weekend with the football game”); a dietary history of fried and fast foods; and “no time for exercises”. His current weight is 235 pounds at 5’8”. He has a waist circumference of 48 inches. His vital signs: are 178/88, 82, 18, and 98.4° F. Father died of sudden cardiac death at the age of 42 Mother (still living) had a quadruple coronary artery bypass graft (CABG x4) at the age of 52 Matching the patient’s modifiable and nonmodifiable risk factors for CAD

The nurse is to deliver 2,000mL of o.9%NS in 10 hours to a patient with a diagnosis of dehydration. The administration set delivers 15 gtts/mL. The nurse regulates the flow rate to deliver how many gtts/min? (Write only the number). (Source: Kp)  

In reviewing admission orders for a new patient, the nurse consults with the health care provider about the order for atorvastatin (Lipitor) in the patient with which disorder?

What does OA stand for? (answer in all lower case)

What does CHT stand for? (answer in all lower case)