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Which of the following is a possible cause of a chronic cough in children?
Which of the following is a possible cause of a chronic cough in children?
- Viral URI
- Post-infectious cough (correct)
- Pertussis
- Acid reflux
Which ribs are considered true ribs?
Which ribs are considered true ribs?
- Ribs 11, 12
- First 7 ribs (correct)
- Ribs 8, 9, 10
- Floating ribs
What is the function of the parietal pleura?
What is the function of the parietal pleura?
- Covers the outer surface of the lung
- Lines the inner rib cage and upper surface of diaphragm (correct)
- Bifurcates into 2 main bronchi
- Separates the lobes of the lungs
At what level does the tracheal bifurcation occur?
At what level does the tracheal bifurcation occur?
Which condition involves increased inflammation and mucus buildup in the lungs?
Which condition involves increased inflammation and mucus buildup in the lungs?
What is the etiology of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)?
What is the etiology of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)?
Which lung lobe is separated from the others by the left oblique fissure?
Which lung lobe is separated from the others by the left oblique fissure?
What is the primary muscle of respiration?
What is the primary muscle of respiration?
Which of the following best describes the purpose of a cough?
Which of the following best describes the purpose of a cough?
What is one potential consequence of prolonged, vigorous coughing?
What is one potential consequence of prolonged, vigorous coughing?
What symptom did the 23-year-old male patient in the text experience after coughing?
What symptom did the 23-year-old male patient in the text experience after coughing?
What did the patient in the text complain of in addition to a cough?
What did the patient in the text complain of in addition to a cough?
What did the patient in the text admit to experiencing when coughing?
What did the patient in the text admit to experiencing when coughing?
What did the patient in the text deny experiencing?
What did the patient in the text deny experiencing?
What did the patient in the text state about his previous experience with similar symptoms?
What did the patient in the text state about his previous experience with similar symptoms?
Why was the patient in the text concerned about his symptoms?
Why was the patient in the text concerned about his symptoms?
Which of the following is a characteristic of bronchitis?
Which of the following is a characteristic of bronchitis?
What is the main difference between pneumonia and pleural effusion?
What is the main difference between pneumonia and pleural effusion?
Which condition is characterized by bronchial hyperresponsiveness and release of inflammatory mediators?
Which condition is characterized by bronchial hyperresponsiveness and release of inflammatory mediators?
What are the common or concerning symptoms related to cough?
What are the common or concerning symptoms related to cough?
Which lung sound is associated with asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)?
Which lung sound is associated with asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)?
What are the characteristics of crackles (rales)?
What are the characteristics of crackles (rales)?
Which lung sound may change or clear with coughing?
Which lung sound may change or clear with coughing?
What causes the squeaking or grating sounds of the pleural linings rubbing together?
What causes the squeaking or grating sounds of the pleural linings rubbing together?
What is the result of repeated exposure of the esophagus to stomach acid?
What is the result of repeated exposure of the esophagus to stomach acid?
