To relieve nasal congestion, which of the following medications would be most effective when administered intranasally?

A 73-year-old female experienced a syncopal episode while watching TV. She is now conscious, but is diaphoretic, tachycardic, and hypotensive. Your assessment reveals abdominal tenderness and a pulsating mass to the left of her umbilicus. You should be MOST suspicious for:

A. an aortic aneurysm. B. acute appendicitis. C. a strangulated bowel. D. myocardial infarction.

The long-term effects of a smoke inhalation injury are:

a. obstructive lung disorders. b. restrictive lung disorders. c. obstructive and restrictive lung disorders. d. neither obstructive nor restrictive lung disorders, since there is normally complete recovery.