Which route of administration is used when a medication is forced into a patient's lungs mechanically with the use of a ventilator?
a. intrathecal
b. instillation
c. inhalation
d. injection
c
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Which of the following statements best describes the pathogenesis of HIV infection?
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a. Secure a new IPPB ventilator. b. Check the circuit for leaks. c. Decrease the flow setting. d. Increase the pressure setting.
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