Busy. Please wait.
Log in with Clever
or
show password
Forgot Password?
Don't have an account?  Sign up 
Sign up using Clever
or
Username is available taken
show password

Your email address is only used to allow you to reset your password. See our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.

Already a StudyStack user? Log In

Reset Password
Enter the associated with your account, and we'll email you a link to reset your password.

Fundamentals of RT Test

Enter the letter for the matching Answer
incorrect
1.
Anticholinergic Drugs
incorrect
2.
MDI
incorrect
3.
What Mediator Antagonist are Leukotriene Blockers?
incorrect
4.
What do mast cells contain?
incorrect
5.
Heart/Hope Neb = High output Extended Aerosol Respiratory Therapy
incorrect
6.
Catecholamines
incorrect
7.
What size aerosol particles target the parenchyma know as the gas exchange area?
incorrect
8.
What is inertial impaction?
incorrect
9.
What's the number one factor affecting SVNs?
incorrect
10.
Passover Humidifier
incorrect
11.
Proteolytic Side Effects
incorrect
12.
Steroid Side Effects
incorrect
13.
Adrenergic
incorrect
14.
What is Graviational Sedimentation?
incorrect
15.
What are the 3 evaporation factors?
incorrect
16.
Categories of Nebs
incorrect
17.
Calculate Relative Humidity
incorrect
18.
Anticholinergic Side Effects
incorrect
19.
ANSI Standards for Humidification Devices
incorrect
20.
Saline Solutions - Use Ultrasonic Neb(USN)
A.
Thrush, Weak Bones, Immunosuppresion(more pulmonary infection), Peptic Ulcers, Muscle Wasting, Hair, Moon Face, Fat Deposits
B.
Increase HR, Increase BP, Decrease Secretions
C.
Minimum level of A.H. to aviod mucosal damage to upper airway is 10mg/L for spontaneous breathing. Pts w/bypassed airways(ET tube, trach tube)minimum 30mg/L
D.
Continuous Bronchodilator delivery
E.
Atrovent, Spirvia
F.
particles between 1-5 microns. Time increases G.S. with a 10 sec breath hold deposition increases up to 10%
G.
Drugs that stim receptors sensitive to norepinephrine
H.
Accolate, Zyflo, Singulair(most popular)
I.
Temperature, Atmospheric Pressure, Surface Area
J.
Deliver Med
K.
Histamine and inflammatory mediators
L.
Racemic Epinephrine is the only one still used. Hits all receptors. Is the quickest.
M.
Pharyngitis, Laryngitis, Conjuctivitis(Pink Eye)
N.
Baffles.
O.
1-3 microns
P.
Pneumatic(powered by gas) include Jet,SVN, LVN, MDI, DPI. Electric- ultrasonic
Q.
used in Vent circuits, Uses Wick or hydrophobic membrane(Membrane). Output 35-50mg/L. Lots of secretions
R.
Particles >5 microns stay on at bends. Think of the pic of the particles at the bend in the tube.
S.
Content(what you measure)/ Max capacity x 100
T.
Iso(.9%) = Thin secretions, Hypo(<.9%) = Thin, Hyper(>.9%) Sputum induction
Type the Answer that corresponds to the displayed Question.
incorrect
21.
Noncatecholamines - Quick Onset/Short Duration
incorrect
22.
What's the primary goal of SVN?
incorrect
23.
What size aerosol particles target the lower airways from the trachea to terminal bronchioles?
incorrect
24.
What is the device of choice for Wetting Agents?
Type the Question that corresponds to the displayed Answer.
incorrect
25.
Tachycardia, Tremor, Headache, Insomnia, Nervousness
incorrect
26.
Pulmozyme w/special neb. Used in Cystic Fibrosis pts. Digests DNA in purulent solutions
incorrect
27.
44mg/L - what you measure
incorrect
28.
Baffles or plates to decrease particle MMAD
incorrect
29.
Bronchodilation and vasodilation
incorrect
30.
High Inspiratory Flow - >40 L/M therefore not on infants or pts w/SOB. High Humidity causes Clumping of MEd

edit
Embed Code - If you would like this activity on your web page, copy the script below and paste it into your web page.

  Normal Size     Small Size show me how
Created by: mac6672
Popular Respiratory Therapy sets