Exam Preview for 1836: Respiratory Management of Patients With Neur

Respiratory Management of Patients With Neuromuscular Weakness Series: Review Recommendations and Best Practice

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1. When caring for a patient with an NMD, the panel suggested that a PFT be done at least how often? Once a year Every 3 months Every 6 months PFTs are not recommended for NMD patients
2. For patients with systematic NMD who have a normal PFT and overnight oximetry (ONO), what is suggested by the panel to assess whether noninvasive ventilation (NIV) is needed? Polysomnography Chest X-Ray ECG EEG
3. For the treatment of patients with NMD and sleep-related breathing disorders, the panel suggests which of the following? Tracheostomy Bronchodilator therapy PFT Noninvasive Ventilation (NIV)
4. For patients with NMD and sialorrhea, the panel suggests the use of which treatment?: Sympathomimetic bronchodilator medication Anticholinergic medications Steroidal medications Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug
5. After evaluating patients with NMD and difficulties with secretion clearance, the panel recommends using which for secretion mobilization? Suctioning with a large catheter High-Frequency Chest Wall Oscillation (HFCWO) Incentive spirometer Tracheostomy