Often, patients who have had a laryngectomy or tracheostomy breathe through a(n) ________________________________________, an opening in the anterior neck that connects the trachea with the ambient air

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


stoma

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a. Mucoregulatory agent b. Mucospissic agent c. Mucoactive agent d. Mucokinetic agent e. Mucolytic agent

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Which type of injection is usually given for treatment in the maxillary region?

a. Local b. Field block or local c. Block d. General

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