In the United States, the primary factor leading to the development of COPD is:
a. ?1-antitrypsin deficiency.
b. recurrent respiratory infections.
c. socioeconomic status.
d. tobacco smoking.
D
Tobacco smoking is the leading cause of COPD. The majority of cases of COPD simply could have been prevented in the absence of tobacco smoking.
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A) carbamazepine (Tegretol®) B) pregabalin (Lyrica®) C) topiramate (Mysoline®) D) benztropine (Cogentin®)
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