1. works like a regular MDI. 2. Titratable dosing. 3. Portable.
What does Nicotine spray do?
1. Fast delivery. 2. Portable. 3. May irritate nose and eyes.
What does Nicotine patch (Transdermal preparation)do?
1. Once-a-day placement. 2 Slow delivery-must maintain a certain blood level to be effective. 3. Different dosing patches for titration.
In a smoking cessation program - How do they physicaly assist?
This area recognizes the body's addiction to and need for nicotine, a harmful substance found in tobacco products and treat them.
How do you communicate to the family?
1. Realize that HIPPA applies i.e communicate in confidence and w/ patient's permissiong. 2. Better to allow patient to inform family if possible. 3. Provide education to family as needed.
Respiratory Management (supervision)- what should you need to know @ a staffing level (appropriate determination)?
1. Type of therapy. 2. Frequency of therapy. 3. Location/ area of therapy.
Respiratory Management (supervision)- what should you NOT need to know @ a staffing level (appropriate determination)?
1. Patient age. 2. Medical history 3. Diagnoses.
In a smoking cessation program what are the 2 types of support do they give?
Physical and emotional support.
Respiratory Management (supervision)- What is the department chain of command?
1. Report problems of equipments to a RT not to a Doctor/a nurse. 2. If the questions indicates the therapist is the supervisor-recognize that a supervisor may make a decision regarding reportability of Blood gases & other such decisions.
What does Oral nicotine (gum) do?
1. Like chewing gum on a schedule. 2. Major brand: Nicorette. 3. Not appropriate for those w/problems w/chewing gum(jaw pain etc.) 4. Fast delievery and portable.
