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bclement10

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on: Jul 16, 2018
When were aerosolized glucocorticoids for the maintenance of patients with moderate to severe asthma first introduced?
 
  a. In the 1950s
  b. In the 1960s
  c. In the 1970s
  d. In the 1980s

Question 2

Where are the majority of respiratory therapists employed?
 
  a. Skilled nursing facilities
  b. Diagnostic laboratories
  c. Hospitals or acute care settings
  d. Outpatient physician offices


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Kingjoffery

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

ANS: C
The use of aerosolized glucocorticoids for the maintenance of patients with moderate to severe asthma began in the 1970s.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Approximately 75 of all respiratory therapists work in hospitals or other acute care settings.


bclement10

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Reply 2 on: Jul 16, 2018
Wow, this really help

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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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