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fahad

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on: Jul 16, 2018
All of the following can be used in the diagnosis of cystic fibrosis EXCEPT:
 
  a. an elevated potassium level in the sweat.
  b. an elevated chloride level in the sweat.
  c. genetic testing of the patient and/or parents.
  d. chronic lung infections from an early age.

Question 2

Which type of untreated pneumothorax is considered to be the most serious?
 
  a. Spontaneous
  b. Tension
  c. Malignant
  d. Iatrogenic


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Reply #1 on: Jul 16, 2018
Answer to Question 1

A
There is no change in the potassium level in the sweat. All of the other listed options can be used to help in the diagnosis of a person with cystic fibrosis.

Answer to Question 2

B
An untreated tension pneumothorax is considered the most serious type of pneumothorax due to the compression of the affected lung and mediastinum.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 16, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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