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What is apneustic respirations
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characterized by long deep breaths that are stopped during the inspiratory phase and separated by periods of apnea
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where is the cricothyroid membrane
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it is between the thyroid and the cricoid
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what are the medications commonly used with asthma
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Beta agonist /inhaler
anticholinergics /inhaler oral doses of corticosteroids Cromolyn sodium /inhaler |
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The chief management goals for an acute asthma attack involves improvement in
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Hypoxia,
bronchospasm local inflammation |
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Pleuritic chest pain associated with pneumonia is
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sharp and tearing
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what are the common physical findings in pulmonary embolism
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evidence suggestive of dvt
labored painful breathing tachypnea and tachycardia normal chest auscultation |
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are respiratory emergencies due to CNS dysfunction rare
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YES
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how many teeth in the adult
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32
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what is the most common airway obstruction
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tongue
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