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

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?

Mary S. is a 57-year old female patient that takes Advair BID and ventolin PRN.  Based on her medication regimen, which of the following would you expect? 1. More symptoms 2. Fewer severe exacerbations 3. Reduced lung function 4. Reduced airway inflammation

PFT results reveal that the PEFR increased the most when an aerosolized sympathomimetic drug and an aerosolized anticholinergic drug were inhaled.  Which of the following should the respiratory therapist recommend?

Select all that apply: Which of the following are true regarding corticosteroids?

Cromolyn sodium acts by:

A 15-year-old patient with cystic fibrosis has a pulmonary infection and thick secretions.  The culture and sensitivity revealed pseudomonas aeruginosa growth.  What should the respiratory therapist recommend to help the mobilize the secretions?

Baby girl Jones is an ex-23 week gestation neonate.  Her premature birth places her at a greater risk of acquiring lower respiratory tract diseases due to RSV.  Her physician would like to prevent this from occurring.  What should the respiratory therapist recommend?

Reduced alveolar surface tension can lead to which of the following? 1. Reduced compliance 2. Increased compliance 3. Decreased WOB 4. Increased WOB

A 70-year-old patient with arthritis and a tremor has a new prescription for albuterol MDI.  The patient is complaining that their shortness of breath is not relieved with a dose of albuterol.  Which of the following is contributing to the patients ineffective therapy?