The initial phase of active TB treatment lasts for

a. 19 days.
b. 1 month.
c. 2 months.
d. 5 months.


c. The initial (bactericidal) phase consists of 2 months of therapy.

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A. A B. B C. C D. The optimum PEEP level cannot be determined.

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Which group of muscles run from the sacrum to the occiput along the spine and extend and laterally flex the vertebral column?

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