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Set 9 Bronchoprovocation Testing
Question 1
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After 5 minutes of hyperventilation breathing cold air,a subject's FEV1 falls 16% from the pre-test value.The pulmonary function technologist should conclude that:
A) The subject has hyperreactive airways.
B) The air was not cold enough to provoke a response.
C) An additional 5 minutes of hyperventilation is required.
D) Inadequate CO2 was added to the inspired gas.
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Question 2
(Multiple Choice)
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When developing an exercise bronchoprovocation test protocol,which of the following should be included?
A) The patient should be free from respiratory infections for 1 week before the test.
B) The patient should not do vigorous exercise for 4 hours before testing.
C) The exercise time is planned for 15 to 20 minutes.
D) A cycle ergometer is used to apply the work for the exercise.
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Question 3
(Multiple Choice)
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A subject performing a methacholine challenge test has the following reproducible results: 
The technologist should do which of the following?
The technologist should do which of the following?A) Administer the first dose of methacholine.
B) Administer 2.50 mg/ml dose of methacholine.
C) Stop-the test is positive.
D) Administer an inhaled bronchodilator.
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