Exam Preview for 1614: Inhaled Nitric Oxide Therapy for the Neonate

Inhaled Nitric Oxide Therapy for the Neonate

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1. Inomax is a vasodilator indicated in term and near-term infants diagnosed with: Hypoxic respiratory failure Pulmonary contusions Laryngeal stenosis Esophageal rupture
2. Which of the following describes the characteristics of oxygen index (OI)? Calculation used to measure FiO2 and its usage in the body The lower the OI the better OI in pediatrics is used to help predict outcomes and need for ECMO All of the above
3. Side effects from nitrogen dioxide may cause airway injuries such as: Inflammation and damage to the lung tissues Hemothorax Empyema Pleural effusions
4. A positive response to inhaled nitric oxide is indicated when the post ductal value approaches: End diastolic pressure Peak systolic pressure Plateau pressure Preductal value
5. During weaning, the recommended best practice is to decrease the inhaled nitric oxide dose as long as the oxygen index remains: Greater than or equal to 15 Less than or equal to 10 Greater than or equal to 20 Greater than or equal to 50