Match the mechanism action with the drug:

A 32-year-old patient has had three, consecutive, positive acid fast stain (AFB) stains.  Which of the following medication regimens should the respiratory therapist recommend?

A patient in the pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) has been ordered ribarivin.  While gathering the necessary equipment, the respiratory therapist should ensure that which of the following is available?

Mr. Darcy was a direct admit from his primary care provider’s office.  He presented with increased SOB and productive green/yellow sputum.  His gram stain produced a pink color.  Based on his current clinical picture, what should the respiratory therapist recommend?

Daniel Y. is a 29 year old male patient with Cystic Fibrosis and Pneumonia.  He is currently on a 4L NC.  His assessment is as followed: HR 120 RR 26 Sa02 94% Temp: 101.8F BBS: Bilateral wheezes and coarse rhonchi to BUL and decreased with crackles to the LLL   Which of the following is the most appropriate treatment regimen?

Which of the following has not contributed to the use of superpathogens? 1. Misuse of antibacterial agents against viral infections 2. Use of antibiotics when not indicated 3. Using antibiotics against appropriately identified organisms

What is the mechanism of action of dornase alfa?

Mary S. is a 57-year old female patient that takes Advair BID and ventolin PRN.  Based on her medication regimen, which of the following would you expect? 1. More symptoms 2. Fewer severe exacerbations 3. Reduced lung function 4. Reduced airway inflammation

PFT results reveal that the PEFR increased the most when an aerosolized sympathomimetic drug and an aerosolized anticholinergic drug were inhaled.  Which of the following should the respiratory therapist recommend?

A business school administrator who is determining what classes will be offered in which rooms and who will teach each specific class is involved in which classical management function?