Which of the following drugs is an inhaled corticosteroid?
a. beclomethasone (QVAR)
b. salmeterol (Serevent)
c. cromolyn sodium (Intal)
d. montelukast (Singular)
a. Belcomethasone is a corticosteroid that is inhaled and used for the long-term control of inflammation associated with asthma.
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What should your initial energy dose be when defibrillating a child?
a. 5–10 joules per kilogram b. 2 joules per kilogram c. 0.5–1.0 joules per kilogram d. 0.1–0.5 joules per kilogram
You arrive on scene for a 19-year-old female complaining of difficulty breathing. The scene is safe, additional resources have been called, and there is no evidence of trauma. The patient has a patent airway and is breathing 20 times per minute with labored respirations. You should:
A) perform a secondary assessment. B) collect a SAMPLE history. C) obtain a baseline set of vitals. D) administer oxygen.