Medications such as albuterol (Ventolin) relieve respiratory distress by:
A: relaxing the smooth muscle of the bronchioles.
B: constricting the bronchioles in the lungs.
C: contracting the smaller airways in the lungs.
D: dilating the large mainstem bronchi of the airway.
Answer: A: relaxing the smooth muscle of the bronchioles.
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A) The site has become infected. B) The tip of the catheter is occluded by a blood clot. C) Fluids extravasated into the tissue surrounding the IV site. D) The tip of the catheter is occluded by a valve in the vein.
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A) dopamine B) dobutamine C) isoproterenol D) vasopressin
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A) Clear burn B) Complete burn C) Clean burn D) Burn off
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A. experienced academic detachment after one or two semesters. B. were forced to interact with people not connected with their team. C. came to college with no intention of being serious about academic work. D. gradually learned to choose courses that were academically challenging.