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What is the recommendation of the AAP guidelines regarding the routine use of ribavirin?
What is the recommendation of the AAP guidelines regarding the routine use of ribavirin?
- It is recommended only for patients with bronchopulmonary dysplasia
- It is recommended for patients with chronic lung disease
- It is not recommended due to its high cost and uncertainties regarding its effectiveness (correct)
- It is recommended for all patients
Which of the following patients may be considered for ribavirin treatment?
Which of the following patients may be considered for ribavirin treatment?
- Patients with a history of asthma
- Patients with a history of pneumonia
- Patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome
- Patients with immunocompromised conditions (correct)
What is the conclusion regarding the use of inhaled β2-agonists or epinephrine?
What is the conclusion regarding the use of inhaled β2-agonists or epinephrine?
- They are not recommended by the AAP guidelines
- There is no conclusive evidence that they have a positive impact on disease outcome (correct)
- They have a negative impact on disease outcome
- They have a positive impact on disease outcome
What is the recommendation of the AAP guidelines regarding the use of corticosteroids?
What is the recommendation of the AAP guidelines regarding the use of corticosteroids?
What is the outcome of antibiotic therapy in patients with this disease?
What is the outcome of antibiotic therapy in patients with this disease?
When are antibiotics indicated in patients with this disease?
When are antibiotics indicated in patients with this disease?
What is the reason for not recommending the routine use of ribavirin?
What is the reason for not recommending the routine use of ribavirin?
Which of the following patients may not be considered for ribavirin treatment?
Which of the following patients may not be considered for ribavirin treatment?
What is the conclusion regarding the use of corticosteroids in patients with this disease?
What is the conclusion regarding the use of corticosteroids in patients with this disease?
What is the general recommendation of the AAP guidelines regarding the use of antibiotics?
What is the general recommendation of the AAP guidelines regarding the use of antibiotics?
