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abarnes

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on: Jul 16, 2018
Which of the following can trigger apnea in the premature infant?
 
  1. Micrognathia
  2. Intracranial hemorrhage
  3. REM sleep
  4. Hypothermia
  a. 2
  b. 3, 4
  c. 1, 2, 3
  d. 1, 2, 3, 4

Question 2

Which of the following should a patient with bronchiectasis do to reduce the risk of the condition worsening?
 
  1. Avoid air pollution.
  2. Get an influenza vaccination.
  3. Take an antibiotic every day.
  4. Avoid smoking.
  a. 3, 4
  b. 1, 2, 4
  c. 2, 3, 4
  d. 1, 2, 3, 4


ttt030911

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Reply #1 on: Jul 16, 2018
Answer to Question 1

D
All of the listed options can trigger apnea of prematurity. See Box 31-1 for the full list of possible triggering events or conditions.

Answer to Question 2

B
It is important for a patient with bronchiectasis to avoid any airway irritants, including air pollution and smoking, and to prevent the flu by being immunized each year. An antibiotic should only be taken against a specific infectious organism for a set time period.


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