Respiratory Therapist

Category - Initiation and Modification of Interventions

If bloody secretions are noted during bronchoscopy, what is recommended to stop the bleeding?
  1. Lidocaine
  2. Morphine
  3. Nebulizer albuterol
  4. Epinephrine
Explanation
Answer: D-Epinephrine is a vasoconstrictor and, therefore, can reduce or stop the bleeding causing bloody secretions during bronchoscopy.

Lidocaine, morphine, and nebulizer albuterol would not help with bloody secretions.
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