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Exacerbations of silicosis are most often treated with what medication?
 
  a. Aerosolized steroids
  b. Antibiotics
  c. Diuretics
  d. Positive inotropes

Question 2

Which of the following categories of medications is most closely associated with the onset of interstitial pulmonary fibrosis?
 
  a. Antiarrhythmic drugs
  b. Anticoagulants
  c. Bronchodilators
  d. Vasodilators



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
Exacerbations can be frequent and are treated with antibiotics and systemic corticosteroids.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
Drugs from many different therapeutic classes can cause interstitial lung disease, including chemotherapeutic agents, antibiotics, antiarrhythmic drugs, and immunosuppressive agents (see Box 26-1).




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Reply 2 on: Jul 16, 2018
Excellent


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Great answer, keep it coming :)

 

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