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Session 10 This week, we're going to tackle respiratory stuff, specifically about cystic fibrosis. Again, we're joined by Dr. Andrea Paul from https://www.boardvitals.com/ (Board Vitals). This podcast is part of the MedEd Media Network. Please share us with fellow residents as well as medical students and premeds who are also on this path towards becoming a physician. [02:41] Question of the Week: An 8-year-old boy is presenting with a history of recurrent respiratory infections. His parents are complaining that the patient complains of fatty stools. Positive sweat chloride test confirms his diagnosis. The patient will likely have difficulty storing which of the following: (A) Folate (B) Vitamin B12 (C) Vitamin C (D) Vitamin D (E) Zinc [03:11] Thought Process Most students would easily be able to identify the condition here would be cystic fibrosis. But this is not what they're asking. So the "sweat chloride" would be a strong buzzword painting that picture of cystic fibrosis. Recurrent infection and