Author Question: What therapy has been shown to reduce the incidence of bronchiectatic exacerbations in the pa-tient ... (Read 73 times)

krzymel · **on:** Jul 16, 2018

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 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 16, 2018

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.