Paroxysmal dyspnea (severe attack of difficulty breathing) accompanied by wheezing caused by a spasm of the bronchial tubes or by swelling of the mucous membrane is known as ___________________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


asthma

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auscultation : Physical examination that involves listening to internal sounds using a(n) ____________.

Fill in the missing word in the definition for the key term.

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Break down the medical word into its word parts, and give the meaning of each word part. Then, give the definition of the medical word.

Ganglionectomy Definition: Combining form and definition: Suffix and definition:

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To change a singular Latin noun (example: diagnosis) that ends in -is into its plural form, you change the -is to -es

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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The patient is experiencing hypoparathyroidism. The nurse would assess for:

A. Anemia B. Tetany C. Kidney failure D. Weight loss

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