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Atropine is given to: 

The physician suspects that your patient may have α1-antitrypsin (α-AT) deficiency. Which disease process would help to confirm this diagnosis? 

A dry powder inhaler (DPI) is not recommended for children younger than age: 

Neuromuscular blocking agents do which of the following? 1. Decrease consciousness 2. Paralyze skeletal muscle 3. Relieve bronchospasm 4. Increase force of myocardial contraction 

Under normal circumstances, circadian rhythms become synchronized to the: 

The recommended dose of nitric oxide (NO) is: 

The sleep disorder characterized by difficulty falling asleep, insufficient sleep, or nonrestorative sleep is: 

Cromolyn sodium is effective in preventing bronchospasm by: 

Barbiturates are often avoided because of which of the following effects? 1. High risk of abuse 2. Rapid development of tolerance 3. Increased seizure activity 4. High risk of addiction 5. Toxic potential 

Diseases with hypersecretion or poor clearance of secretions include which of the following? 1. Cystic fibrosis 2. Pneumonia 3. Congestive heart failure 4. Primary ciliary dyskinesia