Which of the following diseases results from the destruction of the alveolar walls due to long-term exposure to irritants such as cigarette smoke or air pollution?

a. Emphysema
b. Pneumonia
c. Pleurisy
d. Pulmonary embolism


ANS: A

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For category S52, the 7th character K reports _____

a. initial encounter for closed fracture b. initial encounter for open fracture c. subsequent encounter for closed fracture with nonunion d. subsequent encounter for closed fracture with routine healing

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3/10 __________ Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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The medical term meaning disease of the blood vessel(s) is

angiopathy angioplasty cardiothoracic cardiopathy

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