Define pneumothorax

What will be an ideal response?


Condition in which air becomes trapped between the lungs and the chest wall.

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A) small intestine. B) liver. C) parotid salivary gland. D) pancreas. E) stomach.

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The largest fenestrae are seen in _____ capillaries while the smallest fenestrae are seen in ____ capillaries

A. fenestrated; sinusoidal B. continuous; sinusoidal C. continuous; fenestrated D. sinusoidal; continuous E. sinusoidal; fenestrated

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Which of the following is incorrect pertaining to the diaphragm?

A) Its central tendon is in contact with the fibrous pericardium. B) Its crura attach to the inferior six costal cartilages. C) It is partially supplied with blood via branches of the internal thoracic artery. D) It is at its most superior level when a person is supine. E) Irritation of the diaphragmatic pleura can result in pain that is referred to the shoulder. Ans: B

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Diuril would MOST likely be prescribed to a patient with:

A) congestive heart failure. B) persistent hypokalemia. C) a decreased cardiac output. D) vasoconstriction-induced hypertension.

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