A 5 y/o boy was brought in the Emergency room for an acute onset of SOB. He is currently receiving oxygen via non-rebreather with adequate flow. Patient exhibiting inspiratory stridor, drooling and is febrile with 104°F. Pulse rate is 135 bpm, RR at 32 breaths/min and SpO2 85%. What is likely the problem?

Abnormal breath sounds that can be auscultated in the periphery of the lungs are?I.      RhonchiII.      WheezingIII.      StridorIV.      Crackles

A 1 y/o boy was brought in to the emergency dept. for dyspnea and a low grade fever. Assessment reveals course crackles and wheezing bilaterally. What test should be done to rule out the patient’s disorder?

What is meant by the terms “non-specific immune response” and “specific immune response”? Summarize how they differ.

Activation of the complement system

The main causative microorganism for pediatric pneumonia is:

A 6-year-old boy admitted for asthma exacerbation is ready for discharge. The physician wants to know your recommendation for home medication regimen. What would you suggest?

A 4-year-old child brought into the emergency dept. is having trouble breathing with marked stridor and drooling. He has a temp. of 103.5°F with  symptoms that were apparent only about 6 hours ago. What is likely his condition?

Which pigment absorbs best in purple to green spectrum? 

What are the main steps of interphase in order?