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A patient presents at the clinic with sneezing and coughing. He is diagnosed with the common cold. Which type of microorganism causes the common cold?
 
  A) Gram-positive bacteria
  B) Gram-negative bacteria
  C) Virus
  D) Fungus

Question 2

A woman who is 7 months pregnant is waking up at night with gastroesophageal reflux. Which of the following medications is most highly recommended?
 
  A) Terbutaline (Brethine)
  B) Diphenoxylate (Lomotil)
  C) Ranitidine (Zantac)
  D) Chlorothiazide (Diuril)



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Answer to Question 1

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The common cold, a viral infection of the upper respiratory tract, is the most common respiratory tract infection. The common cold is not caused by gram-negative or gram-positive bacteria. Fungal infections are not the cause of the common cold.

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A histamine2 receptor antagonist, such as ranitidine, is used for gastroesophageal reflux disease. Terbutaline is a tocolytic agent. Diphenoxylate is not administered for GERD. Chlorothiazide is a diuretic agent.





 

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