An 80-kg man should receive what dose of Prolastin?

An 80-kg man should receive what dose of Prolastin?
 
  a. 2400 mg weekly
  b. 480 mg daily
  c. 4800 mg weekly
  d. 240 mg daily

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Q. 2  Emphysema is a process of
 
  a. excessive mucus secretion.
  b. large airway dilation.
  c. bronchial smooth muscle constriction.
  d. alveolar wall destruction.

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Q. 3  The major limitation of Prolastin therapy is
 
  a. lack of availability.
  b. cost.
  c. no FDA approval.
  d. severe adverse effects.

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Q. 4  The recommended dosage of Prolastin is
 
  a. 30 mg/kg once daily.
  b. 40 mg/kg once weekly.
  c. 50 mg/kg once weekly.
  d. 60 mg/kg once weekly.

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Q. 5  The physician suspects that your patient may have 1-antitrypsin (-AT) deficiency. Which disease process would help to confirm this diagnosis?
 
  a. Panacinar emphysema
  b. Centrilobular emphysema
  c. Bronchiectasis
  d. Asthma

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Q. 6  A drug intended for therapy of congenital 1-antitrypsin deficiency is
 
  a. pulmozyme.
  b. pneumovax.
  c. prolastin.
  d. prednisone.