What type of drugs are used on cystic fibrosis patients to thin out the sticky, viscous mucus?

A) Antihistamines
B) Mucolytics
C) Bronchodilators
D) Mast cell inhibitors


B

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What conclusions can you draw from the following data, obtained on a 67-year-old, 76-kg man admitted for pulmonary complications arising from silicosis?

ACTUAL PRED % PRED ACTUAL PRED % PRED TLC 4.34 7.73 56% FVC 2.86 4.74 60% FRC 1.73 4.36 40% %FEV1 96% 83% RV 1.45 2.63 55% FEF200-1200 6.89 6.71 103% VC 2.89 4.74 61% FEF25%-75% 2.78 2.88 96% a. Results indicate generalized airway ob-struction. b. Results indicate normal pulmonary func-tion. c. Results indicate a combined disease pro-cess. d. Results indicate a restrictive lung disorder.

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The type of pacemaker that is programmed to generate an electrical impulse when the patient's heart rate falls below a predetermined rate is called:

A. synchronous. B. asynchronous. C. automated. D. semi-automated.

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Using the CPT manual, select the code for the following procedure

Splenoportography, radiological supervision, and interpretation

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Which of these structures appears radiolucent?

enamel dentin alveolar process dental pulp

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