A physician asked you to suggest an aerosolized antiinfective for a cystic fibrosis patient with chronic Pseudomonas aeruginosa infection. Which is the most appropriate medication?
a. Levalbuterol
b. Pentamidine
c. Ribavirin
d. Tobramycin
ANS: D
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A) Metoprolol B) Naloxone C) Propranolol D) Diazepam
Which of the following is true concerning scene size-up?
A) Scene size-up does not play a role in determining the nature of the illness. B) Determining the number of patients is not important on a medical call. C) Information from bystanders is not important on trauma calls. D) The need for additional resources must be determined on both medical and trauma calls.
The kinetic theory holds that:
a. all matter is composed of tiny particles. b. elements combine in fixed proportions to form molecules. c. the energy that an object gains as it falls is a result of gravity. d. atoms and molecules that make up matter are in constant motion.
Premiums are the
A) portion of services paid by the patient B) amount paid by the patient before the third-party payer begins to pay C) negotiated payment for services between the payer and the provider D) fee paid by employers and employees to the insurance company