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Melani1276

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on: Jun 27, 2018
Which of the following medications improves the ability to cough up mucus?
 
  A) expectorant
  B) bronchodilator
  C) antitussive
  D) antihistamine

Question 2

Which of the following conditions is caused by overuse or overstretching?
 
  A) strain
  B) muscular dystrophy
  C) ganglion cyst
  D) fibromyalgia
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ankilker

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Reply #1 on: Jun 27, 2018
Answer to Question 1

A
Explanation: An expectorant is used to improve the ability to cough up mucus from the respiratory tract. A bronchodilator is used to relax bronchospasms. An antitussive is used to relieve the urge to cough. An antihistamine blocks the histamines released during an allergy attack.

Answer to Question 2

A
Explanation: A strain is caused by overuse or overstretching. Muscular dystrophy is an inherited disease. A ganglion cyst is a cyst that forms on a tendon sheath. Fibromyalgia is a condition with widespread aching and pain in the muscles and soft tissue.


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