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Which of the following is a common symptom experienced by the patient in the text?

  • Nasal congestion
  • Rhinorrhea
  • Ear pain
  • Posttussive emesis (correct)

    • What is the purpose of a cough?

  • To force out irritants from the lungs (correct)
  • To relieve chest pain
  • To stimulate the brain
  • To clear the nasal passages

    • What can prolonged, vigorous coughing potentially cause?

  • Headaches
  • Urinary incontinence
  • Broken ribs
  • All of the above (correct)

    • Which of the following is a possible cause of a chronic cough lasting more than 8 weeks?

    <p>Post-infectious cough</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which rib is the thoracentesis landmark?

    <p>T7-8</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many lobes does the left lung have?

    <p>Two</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which organ system disorder is characterized by increased mucous production and distended alveoli?

    <p>COPD</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a characteristic of bronchitis?

    <p>It can be viral, bacterial, fungal, atypical, chemical or mechanical.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the difference between pneumonia and pleural effusion?

    <p>Pneumonia is an inflammation of the lungs, while pleural effusion is fluid in the pleural space.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of asthma?

    <p>It involves release of inflammatory mediators and bronchoconstriction.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are crackles (rales)?

    <p>Loud, low pitched sounds that do not clear with coughing.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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