Since acetylcysteine (Mucomyst) breaks up the protein mucus, how does it help move mucus out of the lungs? 

Pulse is 40 beats/min.  Which drug is indicated in the patient whose rhythm strip is displayed?

A patient who was admitted to the emergency department presents with decreased level of consciousness, tachycardia (120 beats/min) and hypotension (BP: 80/50 mmHg).  In addition to ordering 2 liters of normal saline via IV, the doctor orders the catecholamine vasopressor, dopamine.  What action will this drug have on this patient?

Which patient is most likely to benefit from anti-leukotriene therapy?

A patient with allergic asthma has been taking albuterol at home and is now given a prescription for montelukast sodium (Singulair)  in pill form.  Which statements should be included in the patient’s instructions?  Select all that apply. 

What should the RT recommend when someone says they can feel mucus “rattling” in her chest but can’t cough anything up?

Tiotropium (Spiriva) is a rescue (a.k.a. “short-acting”) drug

Which illness is sometimes treated with ribavirin (Virazole)? 

Nicotine replacement agents are used in smoking cessation treatment to:

You are helping prepare a patient for intubation and have gathered all of the necessary supplies. Which drug could the physician request in order to achieve short-term paralysis for the procedure?