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An asthmatic patient presents to the emergency room following a CAP. The patient has had increased secretions and difficulty clearing them. The physician orders oxygen via a nasal cannula at 2 L and 3-mL of 10% mucomyst BID for the patient. What additional medication should be recommended and why?

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Uploaded: 2022-05-30T07:26:21-08:00
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Description: an asthmatic patient presents to the emergency room following a cap the patient has had increased secretions and difficulty clearing them the physician orders oxygen via a nasal cannula at 2 45275

          An asthmatic patient presents to the emergency room following a CAP. The patient has had increased secretions and difficulty clearing them. The physician orders oxygen via a nasal cannula at 2 L and 3-mL of 10% mucomyst BID for the patient. What additional medication should be recommended and why?

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05/30/2022

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The patient is asthmatic and has presented with community-acquired pneumonia (CAP), increased secretions, and difficulty clearing them. This indicates a need for bronchodilation and possibly anti-inflammatory treatment. Show more…

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An asthmatic patient presents to the emergency room following a CAP. The patient has had increased secretions and difficulty clearing them. The physician orders oxygen via a nasal cannula at 2 L and 3-mL of 10% mucomyst BID for the patient. What additional medication should be recommended and why?