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1
Q

what is the correct action to be taken when a patient being seen in a preop clinic prior to elective surgery is suspected of having pulmonary tuberculosis?

A

delay surgery until the patient is not infectious

2
Q

what anti-sialogogue should be administered in POHA prior to FFOB?

A

glycopyrrolate 0.2-0.4 IM

3
Q

during oropharyngeal exam, not being able to see which structure would portend the most difficulty during direct laryngoscopy?

A

hard palate