Which of the following statements regarding ipratropium bromide are true? 1. It is a first-line choice of bronchodilator for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). 2. It can be combined with a ??agonist for maintenance bronchodilation in COPD
3. It is added to a ? agonist in severe asthma episodes that do not respond to a ??agonist alone.
4. It is a leukotriene modifier used to treat step 3 asthma.
a. 1 and 4 only
b. 2 and 4 only
c. 1, 2, and 4 only
d. 1, 2, and 3 only
ANS: D
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A. creatine phosphate. B. glucose. C. lactic acid. D. myoglobin.
In giving O2 to an infant through a hood, which of the following are correct?
1. A neutral thermal environment should be maintained. 2. Gases should be directed away from the infant's face. 3. High input flow (>10 to 15 L/min) should be avoided. 4. A minimum flow of 7 L/min must be maintained. a. 1, 2, and 3 only b. 2 and 4 only c. 2, 3, and 4 only d. 1, 2, 3, and 4
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A. cortisol B. glucagon C. calcitonin D. oxytocin E. melatonin