Which of the following is TRUE about Pleural Effusion?
A. Inflammatory disease that affects mostly the lungs and lymph glands
B. Occurs when air leaks into the space between your lung and chest wall.
C. Build-up of excess fluid between the layers of the pleura outside the lungs
D. A condition in which your airways narrow and swell and may produce extra mucus.
Select your answer:
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Pancreatitis › ViewA 44-year-old man has a pancreatic fistula that has persisted for 30 days following necrosectomy. The output is 60 mL/day, and there is skin excoriation at the drain exit site. He has been receiving total parenteral nutrition. White blood cell count and C-reactive protein are normal. What should be your treatment plan?
A. Administer somatostatin analogue.
B. Reassure the patient and begin oral intake.
C. Back out the existing drain over 5-7 days.
D. Perform a distal pancreatectomy.
E. Perform endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) with stent placement.
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The element _______is found in all of the organic compounds.
A. Iron
B. Nitrogen
C. Carbon
D. Oxygen