The treatment of epiglottitis includes:
1. antibiotics specific to the virus causing the illness.
2. antibiotics specific to the bacteria causing the illness.
3. supplemental oxygen by face mask.
4. endotracheal intubation.
a. 1
b. 4
c. 2, 4
d. 1, 3
C
A patient with epiglottitis will be given an antibiotic for the bacterial infection and be intubated to ensure a secure airway. Oxygen may be given through the endotracheal tube.
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
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A. must be validated by a physician. B. can be used for the actual diagnosis. C. replaces the physician's interpretation. D. is usually validated by the technician.