To prove that the medication is effective, the patient must have at least a ____ % improvement in either FVC or FEV1.

A significant prebronchodilator increase shows reversible small-airway obstruction.

Chronic renal failure can be cured.

The measurement of ____________has largely replaced the measurement of CK-MB. A. Myosin B. Brain Natriuretic Peptide (BNP) C. Procalcitonin D. Troponin

________ is drawn up into a syringe and injected under the skin to numb the area. A. Lidocaine B. Methacholine C. Betadine D. Epinephrine

The main drawback to nitrogen washout is _________. A. No special gas mixture is needed B. Specialized breathing pattern is required C. Inaccurate results for air trap diseased patients

With the nitrogen washout test, the patient breathes 100% oxygen for between ______ minutes. a. 1-3 b. 5-7 c. 10 d. 12 

The measurement of ____________has largely replaced the measurement of CK-MB. A. Myosin B. Brain Natriuretic Peptide (BNP) C. Procalcitonin D. Troponin

What causes bleeding during a thoracentesis?  

————— occurs when the heart enlarges and becomes inefficient at pumping blood. A. Right-sided heart failure B. Left-sided heart failure C. Pulmonary edema D. Pleural effusion