Which of the following diseases or disorders is most likely to result in an increased VD/VT ratio?
a. Atelectasis
b. Pneumonia
c. Pulmonary embolus
d. Pulmonary fibrosis
ANS: C
VD/VT increases with diseases that cause significant dead space, such as pulmonary embolism.
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A) Drug Facts and Comparisons B) Physician's Desk Reference C) AHFS Drug Information D) Martindale: The Complete Drug Reference
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What will be an ideal response?
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The agar plate used for a throat culture is
EMB BAP PEA MAC
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Which of the following sites are commonly used for manual capillary puncture?
A. Middle finger B. Ring finger C. Heel of the foot on an infant D. All of these
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