GERD is a disease characterized by

A) gastric acid washing backward up into the esophagus.
B) malabsorption of wheat gluten.
C) autoimmune attack on the bowel.
D) the formation of stones in the gallbladder.


A

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A) offers an important therapeutic gain. B) is an orphan drug. C) is similar to drugs already on the market. D) is indicated for AIDS and HIV-related disease.

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Which of the following lung units would be most prone to air-trapping?

a. One with high resistance and low compli-ance b. One with low resistance and low compli-ance c. One with normal resistance and low com-pliance d. One with high resistance and high com-pliance

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The Medicaid program is jointly funded by the federal government and

A. Medicaid regional carriers. B. local townships. C. state governments. D. state capitals.

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Compared to injectable local anesthetic drugs, topical products do not require MRDs because they are potentially less toxic

A) True B) False

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