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ss2343

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on: Jul 16, 2018
In comparing the pathologic changes to the lungs caused by fresh water versus salt water, which of the following can be stated?
 
  a. Salt water causes more damage.
  b. Fresh water causes more damage.
  c. Both cause identical pathologic changes.
  d. Cold water of either type causes more damage than warm water of either type.

Question 2

Cystic fibrosis patients can have all of the following EXCEPT:
 
  a. malnutrition.
  b. meconium ileus (bowel obstruction).
  c. excessive, viscous pulmonary secretions.
  d. tendency for status asthmaticus.


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

C
The pathologic changes and injury to the lungs from fresh water and salt water near drownings are identical.

Answer to Question 2

D
Asthma is a separate condition that is not associated with cystic fibrosis. All of the other listed options can be found in patients with cystic fibrosis.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 16, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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