A genetically linked cause of panlobular emphysema is:

a. bronchiectasis.
b. ?1-antitrypsin deficiency.
c. cystic fibrosis.
d. bronchial asthma.


B
Patients with ?1-antitrypsin deficiency are at risk of developing panlobular emphysema, which primarily affects the lower portions of the lungs.

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A) Drug A B) Drug B C) Identical effects when administered at the same dosage D) Cannot be determined by the information given

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A) 150 B) 200 C) 50 D) 100

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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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A. NBA C. PTA B. ACP D. CPR

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