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LCritchfi

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on: Jul 16, 2018
You have a patient with cystic fibrosis (CF) who needs an aerosol medication to reduce the viscosity and adhesivity of infected respiratory secretions. What agent would you recommend?
 
  a. Atropine
  b. Dornase alfa
  c. Cromolyn sodium
  d. Albuterol

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An expectorant whose action is thought to be mediated by stimulation of the gastrointestinal tract is
 
  a. guaifenesin.
  b. sodium bicarbonate.
  c. SSKI.
  d. mannitol.


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gabrielle_lawrence

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

ANS: B

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A


LCritchfi

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Reply 2 on: Jul 16, 2018
:D TYSM

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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