Which of the following medications treats an allergy attack?
A) expectorant
B) bronchodilator
C) antitussive
D) antihistamine
D) antihistamine
An antihistamine blocks the histamines released during an allergy attack. An
expectorant is used to improve the ability to cough up mucus from the respiratory tract. A
bronchodilator is used to relax bronchospasms. An antitussive is used to relieve the urge to
cough.
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
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a. first 2 hours b. middle 2 hours c. first and last hour d. last 2 hours e. last half-hour
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A. 2.6-3.7 g/kg/day. B. 0.8 g/kg/day. C. 1.2-1.4 g/kg/day. D. 0.9 g/kg/day.
Among young people, which of the following approaches would be most effective in preventing heavy drinking?
A. confrontational strategies B. education C. calls for abstinence D. skills training