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pane00

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on: Jul 2, 2018
A patient whose alveoli are filled with fluid and pus secondary to pneumonia is at risk of:
 
  a. decreased movement of air into the lungs.
  b. decreased movement of the diaphragm.
  c. decreased absorption of oxygen into the body.
  d. collapse of the trachea and bronchi.

Question 2

What is the minimum time a patient should wait before taking a second dose from a metered-dose inhaler?
 
  a. 30 seconds
  b. 2 minutes
  c. 5 minutes
  d. 10 minutes


mcomstock09

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Reply #1 on: Jul 2, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: c

Answer to Question 2

Answer: a


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