Respiratory Case #210: Patient Four

History

AC is a 65-year-old male presents to the emergency department complaining of severe dyspnea. He has a history of shortness of breath. His home medications include Spiriva and Symbicort. He has a respiratory rate of 38, and temperature of 99.1o F. His SpO2 on room air is 84%. He has an occasional cough productive of small amounts of thick, pale yellow sputum.

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Which of the following would be the most effective therapy to apply at this time? (More than answer may be correct)

aerosolized bronchodilators
aerosolized corticosteroids
antibiotics
oxygen via nonrebreathing mask
oxygen via nasal cannula at 2 Lpm
diuretics

Table of Contents

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Pulmonary Problems - I

Pulmonary Problems - II

Pulmonary Problems - III

Patient One
Patient Two
Patient Three
Patient Four
Patient Five
Patient Six
Patient Seven
Patient Eight