Which of the following has been identified as the most common cause of occupational asthma?
a. Alpha1-antitrypsin deficiency
b. IgE abnormality
c. Nitric oxide deficiency
d. Toluene diisocyanate
ANS: D
Toluene diisocyanate is the most common cause of occupational asthma and is the best studied.
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A. superior B. deep C. inferior D. cranial E. lateral
Which of the following agencies implemented the error-prone abbreviation list?
USP TJC DEA ISMP