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What is the most common cause of pharyngitis and tonsillitis in children?

Typical chest assessment findings in a patient with Guillain-Barré syndrome include:1. Diminished breath sounds2. Crackles3. Rhonchi4. Absent breath sounds

Which of the following are common chest assessment findings in a patient with atelectasis? 1. Increased tactile fremitus 2. Dull percussion note 3. Crackles 4. Bronchial breath sounds over the affected area

Signs and symptoms associated with metastatic lung cancer include: 1. Fatigue 2. Chest pain 3. Dyspnea 4. Weight loss

The most common cause of ARDS is:

Which of the following are among the treatment options for the patient with myasthenia gravis?1. Acetylcholinesterase inhibitors2. Rapid immunotherapy3. Thymectomy4. Mechanical ventilation

Which of the following are precipitating factors for retained secretions that commonly lead to atelectasis? 1. Decreased mucociliary transport 2. General anesthesia 3. Gastric aspiration 4. Smoking history

I understand that I am to do my own work for this exam and, other than the approved formula sheet below, this exam is closed book. I also understand that internet searches are not allowed during the exam. Write you name on each page of your work and YOU MUST DRAW FREE BODY DIAGRAMS FOR EACH PROBLEM OTHERWISE YOU WILL RECEIVE NO CREDIT!  Type in your name in the box for this question to acknowledge this.

A 56-year-old, 312 lb male patient has a large neck circumference and a Mallampati score of 3.  What is his risk of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA)?

Give the functions for the cochlea, vestibule, and semicirucular canals.