During bronchoscopy, a tumor was found in the right mainstem bronchus. What is the recommended treatment?

a. Pneumonectomy
b. Brachytherapy
c. Cryotherapy
d. Photodynamic therapy


B
Brachytherapy involves the placement of small radioactive rods into or near the tumor to kill the cancerous cells.

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a. True b. False

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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A large bump called the ________ process is located on the temporal bone just behind each ear. This is where major neck muscles attach to your skull. 

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

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A patient lies on the left side with the under arm behind the back and the upper thigh flexed in the ________ position.

A. Sims' B. prone C. Trendelenburg D. supine E. knee-elbow

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