Exam Preview for 1861: Respiratory Management of Patients with Neur

Respiratory Management of Patients with Neuromuscular Weakness Series: Review of the Grading of Recommendations for Assessment, Development, and Evaluations

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1. When caring for a patient with an NMD, the panel suggested that Glossopharyngeal breathing (GPB) is indicated for: Increased cough Increased respiratory rate Hypoventilation GPB is not recommended for NMD patients
2. For patients with NMD who have reduced cough effectiveness, which is NOT a good technique to use? GPB MAC LVR MI-E
3. For the treatment of patients with NMD, which airway clearance therapy is the most expensive? GPB MAC LVR MI-E
4. For patients with NMD and sialorrhea, the panel suggests the use of which treatment is associated with irreversible dryness? Botox Anticholinergic Medications Steroidal Medications Salivary Gland Radiation Therapy
5. After evaluating patients with NMD and sialorrhea, which therapy may need to be repeated and associated with pain? Salivary Gland radiation therapy High-Frequency Chest Wall Oscillation (HFCWO) Botox therapy Anticholinergic medications