What is the most accepted surgical technique for relieving an airway obstruction?

a. cricothyrotomy
b. tracheotomy
c. laryngectomy
d. none of the above


a. cricothyrotomy

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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The scheduling of maintenance appointments is based on the

A) repopulation of subgingival microflora. B) financial status of the patient. C) scheduled time for new radiographs. D) replacement time of the patient's toothbrush.

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Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) is useful in the management of the patient with obstructive sleep apnea because it:

a. pushes air into and out of the lungs like a mechanical ventilator. b. prevents airway collapse. c. stretches the J receptors in the chest wall to stimulate breathing. d. delivers a tidal volume breath to the patient.

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Which of the following organizations oversees MedWatch?

DEA ISMP FDA TJC

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