A person who complains of pain and stiffness that becomes worse after sitting for a prolonged time may have

a. Osgood-Schlatter disease. c. anterior compartment syndrome.
b. shin splints. d. chondromalacia patellae.


D

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A This is characterized by pain on motion.
B This worsens during exercise.
C This pain is not related to sitting.
D Correct.

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What will be an ideal response?

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A respiratory therapist is preparing a vial of albuterol for administration via a small volume nebulizer to a 14-year-old patient. Which of the following is the correct total dosage of albuterol per treatment?

A) 1.0 mgB) 2.5 mg C) 5 mg D) 10 mg

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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