In which condition does a pseudomembrane cover the tonsils, throat, and nose, causing respiratory obstruction?
A. Measles
B. Diphtheria
C. Mumps
D. Influenza
E. Legionnaire's disease
B. Diphtheria
Diphtheria causes a sore throat, low-grade fever, and the presence of a pseudomembrane over the tonsils, throat, and nose.
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Which one of the following best represents the correct sequence for the passage of air into the lungs?
A) Nose, bronchi, larynx, trachea, pharynx B) Larynx, esophagus, trachea, bronchi, alveoli C) Epiglottis, trachea, cricoid, bronchi, alveoli D) Mouth, pharynx, trachea, bronchi, alveoli
_______________blood is usually collected from a newborn for blood gas testing
Fill in the blank with correct word.
A vendor's payment schedule generally ____.
A. charges for handling the order if the order is prepaid B. adds one percent of the cost to the total order per day after the order is placed C. prohibits delayed billing D. offers a discount for enclosing a check with the order E. delays billing for 90 to 120 days
Using the Universal numbering system, tooth Number 19 is the ____________
a. mandibular right second molar b. mandibular left second molar c. mandibular left first molar d. mandibular right second molar