Which of the following is a subglottic airway obstruction usually caused by the parainfluenza virus?
A. pharyngitis
B. laryngotracheobronchitis (LTB)
C. epiglottitis
D. tonsillitis
Answer: B
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a. PAS and myeloperoxidase b. PAS and Sudan Black B c. Nonspecific esterase and myeloperoxidase d. Acid phosphates and PAS
Clearing the intravenous administration tubing of any air and fluid until it runs freely from the end is done in a process called ____.
A. running the line out B. running the line in C. flushing the line out D. rolling the line out
The third cartilage of the larynx is called the ________ cartilage, which forms most of the posterior wall of the larynx and a small part of the anterior wall.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).