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?

A patient with suspected Tuberculosis (TB) is admitted to the general care floor and place in a negative pressure room.  The physician would like to confirm the patients diagnosis.  Which of the following should the respiratory therapist recommend?

Which of the following produce immunoglobulins?