What therapy has been shown to reduce the incidence of ...

[krzymel]

What therapy has been shown to reduce the incidence of bronchiectatic exacerbations in the pa-tient with cystic fibrosis?
 
  a. Autogenic lung drainage
  b. Inhaled tobramycin
  c. Chest physical therapy
  d. Bronchodilator therapy

Question 2

Which test is commonly used to confirm the diagnosis of cystic fibrosis?
 
  a. Sweat chloride
  b. Chest radiograph
  c. Lung diffusion capacity
  d. Serum enzyme levels

[Gabe]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
When inhaled tobramycin is used twice daily every other month, there is a marked reduction in the number of bronchiectatic exacerbations.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
In evaluation of a child, a sweat chloride level greater than 60 mEq/L confirms the diagnosis of cystic fibrosis.

[krzymel]

YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

[vickybb89]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it