Corticosteroids are used with asthmatics and patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) to achieve which effect?
a. Antiinflammatory
b. Breakdown of secretions
c. Reduced surface tension
d. Immunosuppression
ANS: A
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a. strabismus b. astigmatism c. hyperopia d. myopia
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Which of the following is an advantage to using mechanical ventilation?
A. Increases control of air flow B. Decreases control of air flow C. Speeds the removal of contaminants D. Increases availability of water supply
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Muscles make up about 24 percent of a person's total body weight.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
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The most abundant nutrient(s) in the body is (are) _______
a. fat b. water c. protein d. vitamins
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