Side effects of environmental exposure to ribavirin or pentamidine aerosols include which of the following? 1. Bronchospasm 2. Skin rashes 3. Conjunctivitis 4. Tachyphylaxis
a. 1 and 3 only
b. 1, 2, and 3 only
c. 3 and 4 only
d. 1, 2, 3, and 4
ANS: B
Conjunctivitis, headaches, bronchospasm, shortness of breath, and rashes have been reported among those administering these drugs.
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