While performing a dental procedure, Dr. Stevens drops a dental dam clamp into a patient’s mouth. The patient makes a crowing noise and shows signs of cyanosis around the mouth. What type of obstruction is the patient experiencing?

a. partial airway obstruction with adequate air exchange
b. partial obstruction with inadequate air exchange
c. cyanotic airway obstruction
d. complete airway obstruction


b. partial obstruction with inadequate air exchange

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A) Alpha agonists and anticholinergics B) Beta agonists and anticholinergics C) Anticholinergics and beta blockers D) Beta-blockers and cholinergics

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All of the following are often associated with thrombocytosis except:

a. Hemorrhage b. Alcoholic liver disease c. Iron deficiency d. Inflammation

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The diagnosis made by the physician is found in which section of the CHEDDAR format of documentation? 

A. details of problems and complaints B. assessment C. examination D. return visit information

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Numbers 1 and 2 on the figure are examples of 


A. flexion and extension.
B. flexion and abduction.
C. pronation and extension.
D. abduction and adduction.

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