Definitive treatment to reduce acute respiratory distress in a patient with a pleural effusion involves:
A. endotracheal intubation.
B. needle decompression.
C. a fluid thoracentesis.
D. antibiotic therapy.
Answer: C. a fluid thoracentesis.
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Which of the following drugs is used to dilate the pupils?
a. Miotics b. Anesthetics c. Mydriatic d. Narcotics