Inflammation of the meninges is called ____________________.

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


meningitis

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Use the definitions given to complete the crossword puzzles.



ACROSS
3 Term meaning “difficulty breathing”
9 Breathing too slowly and too shallowly
10 Results in the collapse of a lung

DOWN
1 Instrument to measure breathing
2 Medication that widens bronchi
4 Commonly called windpipe
5 Infection in which fluid fills the alveoli
6 Inflammation of pleura
7 Condition that destroys alveolar walls
8 Term for insufficient oxygen in the body



ACROSS

1 A nasal delivers oxygen directly into the nose
4 Term meaning “without carbon dioxide”
6 Anatomical name for windpipe
8 Medication to reduce nasal stuffiness
9 Whooping cough
10 Term meaning “process of viewing voice box”

DOWN
2 Term meaning “without voice”
3 Nosebleed
5 Term meaning “spitting up blood”
7 Anatomical name for throat

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Name the first stage of urine production.

A) secretion B) micturition C) filtration D) reabsorption

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Under normal circumstances, which of the following substances should be found in urine?

A) glucose B) blood C) albumin D) nitrogenous wastes

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A young mother is nervous about giving an antibiotic to her child for the first time. The mother asks the nurse about the appropriate dosage for her child's ear infection. How should the nurse respond?

a. You should give the prescribed dose for the prescribed length of time, which is calculated to your child's weight. b. Give a small amount of the medication until you see she is feeling better. c. Give it to her daily with any meal. d. Hide it in her food.

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