The medical assistant should instruct the patient not to use a nebulizer or bronchodilator for six hours before spirometry testing.

Which one of the following chemical agents will kill a person most quickly?

A) Liquid vesicant that is splashed on the arm B) Solid agent that contacts the patient's torso C) Aerosolized agent inhaled into the lungs D) Liquid agent that is splashed into the eyes

Which of the following BEST defines mocifloxan?

A. The process of forcing oxygenated air into the lungs through mechanical means B. A small, flexible, tubular instrument threaded into a large vein and inserted into one of the large chambers of the heart; used to deliver medication or nutrition to the central venous system C. An antibacterial medication used in the treatment of respiratory infections, anthrax, intra-abdominal infections, and other high-risk diseases D. An NSAID used to reduce fever, pain, swelling, and stiffness; used in the treatment of various conditions, including rheumatoid arthritis and patent ductus arteriosus