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Oxygen: administered or assisted?
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Administered
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Oxygen: Action
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Reverses hypoxia; increased internal respiration
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Oxygen: Indication
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Respiratory distress; suspicion of shock/hypoxia
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Oxygen: Contraindication
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Paraquat; some COPD patients
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Oxygen: Side Effects
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Nasal drying
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Oxygen: Dose
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NRM 10-15L/min; NC 4-6L/min; BVM; CPAP
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Oxygen: Route
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Inhalation
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MDI: administered or assisted?
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Assisted
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MDI: action
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Stimulated nervous system; bronchodilation
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MDI: indication
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Asthma; dyspnea
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MDI: contraindication
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Cannot assist in administration; cannot follow commands
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MDI: side effects
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Increased heart rate; anxiety; restlessness
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MDI: dose
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Follow prescription (usually 2 puffs as needed)
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MDI: route
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Inhalation
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Nitroglycerine: administered or assisted?
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Assisted
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