Which of the Following Would Be an Appropriate Course of Treatment

question 225

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would be an appropriate course of treatment for a person diagnosed with cystic fibrosis?

• A) medication for pain, antibiotics, blood transfusions, and hydroxyurea
• B) insulin treatment
• C) blood transfusions/injection
• D) physical and oxygen therapy, synthetic enzymes, and antibiotics

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