According to GOLD, at what age can the initial diagnosis of COPD be made?
a. 35 years
b. 40 years
c. 45 years
d. 50 years
B
GOLD recommends that COPD be considered in any patient over 40 years of age who has dyspnea, chronic cough, sputum production, and history of environmental risk factors.
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A. Class interval B. Class limits C. Class boundaries D. Class size
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What will be an ideal response?
Which of the following information is considered to be part of patient counseling?
Name of medication Duration of therapy Dosage form Route of administration
The inferior vena cava returns deoxygenated blood to the right side of the heart from all of the following areas, EXCEPT the:
A. brain. B. kidneys. C. abdomen. D. legs.