Description : Do you know of any respiratory therapy schools that offers weekend classes for people who work full time?
Last Answer : Many therapy schools offer weekend classes. Borrough of Manhattan Community College is a good example of a school that offers weekend classes.
Description : Is respiratory therapy painful?
Last Answer : Respiratory therapy is painful. The therapists helps you to breathe easier and relieve the pain from the breathing though. Yes it can be a painful process. Anything involving someone having difficulty breathing can be pretty painful and a difficult therapy to go through.
Description : i am looking for a respiratory therapy home health care / rehabilitation posiyion?
Last Answer : I found a site on-line that lists several respiratory therapist jobs all over Southern California. It might be a good place to start. The web site is:http://www.indeed.com/q-Respiratory-Therapist-l-California-jobs.html. Good Luck!
Description : what prerequisite are required for respiratory therapy program ?
Last Answer : Many 4 year colleges and trade schools offer an Associates degree in Respiratory therapy. Each school will have unique addmission guidelines. Depending on the program/school from which you receive the degree, you may or may not have prerequisites.
Description : Online Respiratory Therapy Schools and Finances?
Last Answer : When it comes to searching for online respiratory therapy schools, it is very important to compare them to find the best one for you. There are some factors that you need to consider when it does come ... of the most important decisions that you will ever make and you need to be fully happy with it.
Description : Respiratory Therapy ?
Last Answer : form_title=Respiratory Therapy form_header=Respiratory therapy can help you care for your breathing or cardiopulmonary disorder. Get the treatment options right for you. Have you ever participated in respiratory therapy?= ( ... ) Yes () No Does your insurance cover respiratory therapy?= () Yes () No
Description : What are the advantages and disadvantages of respiratory therapy training as a career choice?
Last Answer : It is a great career choice if you love Biology and are interested in medicine. It may be physically demanding and long hours, you need to decide if this works .
Description : How long does it take to complete respiratory therapy training?
Last Answer : The shortest time it will take to complete the most basic training is two years. So it will take some dedication on your part. To learn more about the field and the options available to you, visit this link- http://www.respiratorytherapy.net/schools/
Description : What kind of training is necessary for a career in respiratory therapy?
Last Answer : According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, in order to have a career in respiratory therapy you need to obtain at least an associate's degree. Most states also require that you obtain a license to work as a respiratory therapist. See http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos321.htm for more information.
Description : A woman has an upper respiratory infection. Six years ago, she experienced an episode of bronchospasm follwing penicillin V therapy. The cultures now reveal a strain of streptococcus pneumoniae that is ... ? (a) Amoxicillin/clavulanate (b) Erythromycin (c) Ampicillin (d) cefaclor (e) Cyclacillin
Last Answer : Ans: B
Description : Which one of the following pairs of structures is correctly matched with their corrected description? Structures Description (a) Tibia and fibula Both form parts of knee joint (b) Cartilage and cornea No ... and socket type elbow joint of joint (d) Premolars and molars 20 in all and 3 rooted
Last Answer : (b) it is a non-living layer
Description : Answer: e The role of nutritional support in the cancer patient remains an important component of overall therapy. Preoperative nutritional support should be given only to those patients who ... of bowel rest; this atrophy is not reversed by currently available total parenteral nutrition solutions
Last Answer : Which of the following hormones can be expected to be released as part of the stress response? a. Antidiuretic hormone (ADH) b. Aldosterone c. Insulin d. Epinephrine nswer: a, b, d ... This hormone has the exact opposite effect of insulin, which promotes glucose storage and uptake by the cells
Description : If therapy with multiple drugs causes induction of drug metabolism in your asthma patient, it will (a) Result in increased smooth endoplasmic reticulum (b) Result in increased rough endoplasmic reticulum ... soluble cytoplasmic fraction (d) Require 3-4 months to reach completion (e) Be irreversible
Last Answer : Ans: A
Description : A 15-year-old girl was seen by her family physician because of increasing lethargy. She had a recent history of the "flu". Biochemistry tests show that she has renal impairement. ... will likely develop a restrictive lung disease 5) She will probably improve with additional corticosteroid therapy
Last Answer : Answers-2 The findings point to focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS), which leads to chronic renal failure in half of cases. The lack of resolution with corticosteroid therapy and the progression to chronic renal failure is what sets FSGS apart from minimal change disease.
Description : Choose the correct statement about iron therapy: A. Haemoglobin response to intramuscular iron is faster than with oral iron therapy B. Iron must be given orally except in pernicious anaemia C. ... iron therapy must be given during pregnancy D. Infants on breastfeeding do not require medicinal iron
Last Answer : C. Prophylactic iron therapy must be given during pregnancy
Description : Neutrophil chemotaxis is a fundamental aspect of inflammatory injury in conditions such as the Adult Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS). Neutrophil chemotaxis is directly attributable to which of the following molecules? ... TNFa c. LPS d. IL-1 e. ENA-78 (Epithelial Neutrophil Activating Protein)
Last Answer : Answer: a, e There is a large collection of peptide, polypeptide and lipid mediators which have chemotactic properties. Although TNF a, IL-1 and LPS were initially reported to have direct ... are several complement-derived peptides. Perhaps, the most potent of these is the short-lived C5a peptide
Description : Which of the following options correctly represents the lung conditions in asthma and emphysema, respectively? (a) Inflammation of bronchioles; Decreased respi- ratory surface (b) ... respiratory surface; Inflammation of bronchioles (d) Decreased respiratory surface; Inflammation of bronchioles
Last Answer : (a) Inflammation of bronchioles; Decreased respi- ratory surface
Description : Which of the following options correctly represents the lung conditions in asthma and emphysema, respectively ? (1) Inflammation of bronchioles; Decreased respiratory surface (2) ... respiratory surface; Inflammation of bronchioles (4) Decreased respiratory surface; Inflammation of bronchioles
Last Answer : (1) Inflammation of bronchioles; Decreased respiratory surface
Description : Systemic corticosteroids are indicated in the following conditions except: A. Mild episodic asthma B. Severe chronic asthma C. Status asthmaticus D. To prevent neonatal respiratory distress syndrome
Last Answer : A. Mild episodic asthma
Description : What kinds of conditions can bright light therapy help alleviate?
Last Answer : Bright light therapy can help alleviate or treat two main types of conditions. The first is skin conditions, most notably acne, but it is also used sometimes to treat psoriasis or ... alleviate is mood and sleep disorders, most notably circadian rhythm disorders and seasonal affective disorder.
Description : Iron therapy is ineffective in which of the following conditions: (A) Chronic blood loss (B) Inadequate Fe intake (C) Hypochromic anaemia of pregnancy (D) Thalassaemia minor
Last Answer : Answer : D
Description : All the following conditions produce a real or functional deficiency of vitamin K except (A) Prolonged oral, broad spectrum antibiotic therapy (B) Total lack of red meat in the diet (C) The total lack of green leafy vegetables in the diet (D) Being a new born infant
Last Answer : Answer : B
Description : Most skin conditions related to HIV disease may be helped primarily by a) highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART). The goals of all HIV-related conditions include improvement of CD4 count and ... for the overall treatment of HIV disease; it is not specific for treatment of skin conditions.
Last Answer : a) highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART). The goals of all HIV-related conditions include improvement of CD4 count and lowering of viral load. Initiation of HAART (highly active ... conditions related to HIV disease. Symptomatic relief will be required until the skin condition improves.
Description : Empiric therapy with chloramphenicol is valid in the following conditions except: A. Urinary tract infection B. Pelvic abscess C. Endophthalmitis D. Meningitis in a 4-year-old child
Last Answer : A. Urinary tract infection
Description : Thrombolytic therapy is indicated in the following conditions except: A. Acute myocardial infarction B. Stroke due to cerebral thrombosis C. Deep vein thrombosis D. Large pulmonary embolism
Last Answer : B. Stroke due to cerebral thrombosis
Description : Estrogen therapy can worsen the following associated conditions except: A. Migraine B. Cholelithiasis C. Acne vulgaris D. Endometriosis
Last Answer : C. Acne vulgaris
Description : Along with effective antimicrobial therapy, corticosteroids are indicated in the following infective conditions except: A. Tubercular meningitis B. Severe P. carinii pneumonia in AIDS patient C. Herpes simplex keratitis D. Erythema nodosum leprosum
Last Answer : C. Herpes simplex keratitis
Description : Thyroxine therapy is indicated in the following conditions except: A. Euthyroid status with raised TSH level B. Diffuse nontoxic goiter C. Nonfunctional thyroid nodule D. Benign functioning thyroid nodule
Last Answer : C. Nonfunctional thyroid nodule
Description : What medical conditions require the use of monoclonal antibodies?
Last Answer : Monoclonal antibodies work on specific cells. They are used in cancer treatment and in the treatment of autoimmune diseases.
Description : In crop movement programme, haploids are important because they (a) require one half of nutrients (b) are helpful in study of meiosis (c) grow better under adverse conditions (d) form perfect homozygous.
Last Answer : (d) form perfect homozygous.
Description : What are the three conditions that require circuit protection?
Last Answer : A direct short, excessive current and excessive heat.