To create the plural of medical terms ending in "us," the rule states that you should drop the "us" and add a(n):

A) a.
B) i.
C) ies.
D) ges.


B

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A patient with a tracheostomy tube is receiving positive-pressure ventilation through a volume ventilator

Over the past 5 min, the peak inspiratory pressure has risen, and the pressure limit alarm is now sounding. On quick examination, you notice a generalized decreased in breath sounds. Which of the following problems is most likely? a. Partial obstruction of the tracheostomy tube b. Complete obstruction of the tracheostomy tube c. Development of a left-sided pneumotho-rax d. Obstruction of the left bronchus by a mu-cus plug

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Local anesthetics produce:

A) temporary loss of sensation in part of the body. B) total loss of sensation of the entire body. C) both A and B. D) neither A nor B.

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A transparent ring around a colony of Streptococci in a culture medium that contains blood is the result of ________.

A. hemolysis B. moniliasis C. candidiasis D. pertussis

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