Author Question: All of the following can be used in the diagnosis of cystic fibrosis EXCEPT: a. an elevated ... (Read 60 times)

fahad · **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

Expo · **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.