CPAP and PEEP increase the functional residual capacity and are useful to correct hypoxemia due to ____.

A. V/Q mismatch
B. deadspace ventilation
C. diffusion defect
D. intrapulmonary shunting

Answer: D

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Gerri is a 32-year-old mother of two children who is in the office for a routine annual examination. She tells you that she feels good most of the time, but she has frequent problems with constipation. Which of the following recommendations would help Gerri?

A. "Reduce your daily fluid intake." B. "Use an enema once or twice a week." C. "Reduce your level of activity when constipation occurs." D. "Increase the amount of fiber in your diet." E. "Stop taking any medications that list constipation as a side effect."

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