The respiratory therapist is providing patient education for a patient who is being discharged home on aerosol therapy. The most important reason for the patient to follow the recommended cleaning procedures using a vinegar/water solution is that this solution will
A. sterilize the equipment.
B. retard bacterial growth.
C. kill all micro-organisms and spores.
D. extend the equipment life.
Answer: B. retard bacterial growth.
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A. angioedema B. toxicity C. penicillinase D. serum sickness
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A. 72, 110 B. 68, 100 C. 70, 102 D. 78, 120
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Place one single line through any error made in the medical record and then correct and _________ the mistakes.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
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