Deck 20: Diseases of the Eyes Ears and Respiratory System

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Match the following terms or phrases with the correct description or definition.​
a.An infection also known as canine infectious tracheobronchitis which also includes felines and is most commonly caused by Bordetella bronchiseptica.
b.A mist containing small clusters of mucous which contain pathogens such as viruses and bacteria.
c.An increased likelihood of developing a disease or condition based on your family history.
d.A pulmonary infection which does not require hospitalization and is typically viral and self-limiting.
e.A sudden or violent attack, fit, or increase of symptoms as in the disease pertussis.
f.Thin layer of tissue that separates the external auditory canal from the middle ear.
g.Constant discomfort resistant or refractory to routine analgesic treatments.
h.A soft, typically medicated, unctuous topical preparation.
i.An open sore involving the clear front window of the eye which also covers the iris and pupil.
j.Thick, slippery, and firmly adherent sputum difficult to expel by coughing and seen in diseases such as cystic fibrosis.
​Tympanic membrane
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Match the following terms or phrases with the correct description or definition.​
a.An infection also known as canine infectious tracheobronchitis which also includes felines and is most commonly caused by Bordetella bronchiseptica.
b.A mist containing small clusters of mucous which contain pathogens such as viruses and bacteria.
c.An increased likelihood of developing a disease or condition based on your family history.
d.A pulmonary infection which does not require hospitalization and is typically viral and self-limiting.
e.A sudden or violent attack, fit, or increase of symptoms as in the disease pertussis.
f.Thin layer of tissue that separates the external auditory canal from the middle ear.
g.Constant discomfort resistant or refractory to routine analgesic treatments.
h.A soft, typically medicated, unctuous topical preparation.
i.An open sore involving the clear front window of the eye which also covers the iris and pupil.
j.Thick, slippery, and firmly adherent sputum difficult to expel by coughing and seen in diseases such as cystic fibrosis.
​Intractable pain
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Match the following terms or phrases with the correct description or definition.​
a.An infection also known as canine infectious tracheobronchitis which also includes felines and is most commonly caused by Bordetella bronchiseptica.
b.A mist containing small clusters of mucous which contain pathogens such as viruses and bacteria.
c.An increased likelihood of developing a disease or condition based on your family history.
d.A pulmonary infection which does not require hospitalization and is typically viral and self-limiting.
e.A sudden or violent attack, fit, or increase of symptoms as in the disease pertussis.
f.Thin layer of tissue that separates the external auditory canal from the middle ear.
g.Constant discomfort resistant or refractory to routine analgesic treatments.
h.A soft, typically medicated, unctuous topical preparation.
i.An open sore involving the clear front window of the eye which also covers the iris and pupil.
j.Thick, slippery, and firmly adherent sputum difficult to expel by coughing and seen in diseases such as cystic fibrosis.
​Kennel cough
Question
Match the following terms or phrases with the correct description or definition.​
a.An infection also known as canine infectious tracheobronchitis which also includes felines and is most commonly caused by Bordetella bronchiseptica.
b.A mist containing small clusters of mucous which contain pathogens such as viruses and bacteria.
c.An increased likelihood of developing a disease or condition based on your family history.
d.A pulmonary infection which does not require hospitalization and is typically viral and self-limiting.
e.A sudden or violent attack, fit, or increase of symptoms as in the disease pertussis.
f.Thin layer of tissue that separates the external auditory canal from the middle ear.
g.Constant discomfort resistant or refractory to routine analgesic treatments.
h.A soft, typically medicated, unctuous topical preparation.
i.An open sore involving the clear front window of the eye which also covers the iris and pupil.
j.Thick, slippery, and firmly adherent sputum difficult to expel by coughing and seen in diseases such as cystic fibrosis.
​Corneal ulcer
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Coccidioides immitis is what type of respiratory system pathogen?​

A)​Bacterial
B)​Fungal
C)​Parasitic
D)​Viral
Question
Match the following terms or phrases with the correct description or definition.​
a.An infection also known as canine infectious tracheobronchitis which also includes felines and is most commonly caused by Bordetella bronchiseptica.
b.A mist containing small clusters of mucous which contain pathogens such as viruses and bacteria.
c.An increased likelihood of developing a disease or condition based on your family history.
d.A pulmonary infection which does not require hospitalization and is typically viral and self-limiting.
e.A sudden or violent attack, fit, or increase of symptoms as in the disease pertussis.
f.Thin layer of tissue that separates the external auditory canal from the middle ear.
g.Constant discomfort resistant or refractory to routine analgesic treatments.
h.A soft, typically medicated, unctuous topical preparation.
i.An open sore involving the clear front window of the eye which also covers the iris and pupil.
j.Thick, slippery, and firmly adherent sputum difficult to expel by coughing and seen in diseases such as cystic fibrosis.
​Genetic predisposition
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Match the following terms or phrases with the correct description or definition.​
a.An infection also known as canine infectious tracheobronchitis which also includes felines and is most commonly caused by Bordetella bronchiseptica.
b.A mist containing small clusters of mucous which contain pathogens such as viruses and bacteria.
c.An increased likelihood of developing a disease or condition based on your family history.
d.A pulmonary infection which does not require hospitalization and is typically viral and self-limiting.
e.A sudden or violent attack, fit, or increase of symptoms as in the disease pertussis.
f.Thin layer of tissue that separates the external auditory canal from the middle ear.
g.Constant discomfort resistant or refractory to routine analgesic treatments.
h.A soft, typically medicated, unctuous topical preparation.
i.An open sore involving the clear front window of the eye which also covers the iris and pupil.
j.Thick, slippery, and firmly adherent sputum difficult to expel by coughing and seen in diseases such as cystic fibrosis.
​Ointment
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Match the following terms or phrases with the correct description or definition.​
a.An infection also known as canine infectious tracheobronchitis which also includes felines and is most commonly caused by Bordetella bronchiseptica.
b.A mist containing small clusters of mucous which contain pathogens such as viruses and bacteria.
c.An increased likelihood of developing a disease or condition based on your family history.
d.A pulmonary infection which does not require hospitalization and is typically viral and self-limiting.
e.A sudden or violent attack, fit, or increase of symptoms as in the disease pertussis.
f.Thin layer of tissue that separates the external auditory canal from the middle ear.
g.Constant discomfort resistant or refractory to routine analgesic treatments.
h.A soft, typically medicated, unctuous topical preparation.
i.An open sore involving the clear front window of the eye which also covers the iris and pupil.
j.Thick, slippery, and firmly adherent sputum difficult to expel by coughing and seen in diseases such as cystic fibrosis.
​Walking pneumonia
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Untreated streptococcal pharyngitis may progress to an infection called _______________ which causes damage to heart valves.​
Question
Match the following terms or phrases with the correct description or definition.​
a.An infection also known as canine infectious tracheobronchitis which also includes felines and is most commonly caused by Bordetella bronchiseptica.
b.A mist containing small clusters of mucous which contain pathogens such as viruses and bacteria.
c.An increased likelihood of developing a disease or condition based on your family history.
d.A pulmonary infection which does not require hospitalization and is typically viral and self-limiting.
e.A sudden or violent attack, fit, or increase of symptoms as in the disease pertussis.
f.Thin layer of tissue that separates the external auditory canal from the middle ear.
g.Constant discomfort resistant or refractory to routine analgesic treatments.
h.A soft, typically medicated, unctuous topical preparation.
i.An open sore involving the clear front window of the eye which also covers the iris and pupil.
j.Thick, slippery, and firmly adherent sputum difficult to expel by coughing and seen in diseases such as cystic fibrosis.
​Aerosol droplets
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A severe eye infection which causes red bumps on the inner eyelids, itching, tearing, and heavy discharge in contact lens wearers is called __________________________.​
Question
Myringotomy procedures are performed for which type of infection?​

A)​Conjunctivitis
B)​Legionellosis
C)​Otitis media
D)​Whooping cough
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Malignant _____________________ is an infection of the ear canal seen in the elderly and diabetics and caused by Pseudomonas aeruginosa.​
Question
Match the following terms or phrases with the correct description or definition.​
a.An infection also known as canine infectious tracheobronchitis which also includes felines and is most commonly caused by Bordetella bronchiseptica.
b.A mist containing small clusters of mucous which contain pathogens such as viruses and bacteria.
c.An increased likelihood of developing a disease or condition based on your family history.
d.A pulmonary infection which does not require hospitalization and is typically viral and self-limiting.
e.A sudden or violent attack, fit, or increase of symptoms as in the disease pertussis.
f.Thin layer of tissue that separates the external auditory canal from the middle ear.
g.Constant discomfort resistant or refractory to routine analgesic treatments.
h.A soft, typically medicated, unctuous topical preparation.
i.An open sore involving the clear front window of the eye which also covers the iris and pupil.
j.Thick, slippery, and firmly adherent sputum difficult to expel by coughing and seen in diseases such as cystic fibrosis.
​Tenacious mucous
Question
Which disease may involve development of calcified lesions called Ghon complexes?​

A)​Pneumonia
B)​Tuberculosis
C)​Dacryocystitis
D)​Whooping cough
Question
Which of the following was discovered following an outbreak in Philadelphia in 1976 and traced to aerosolized particles from the water used in air conditioning units?​

A)​Legionellosis
B)​Histoplasmosis
C)​Whooping cough
D)​Stevens-Johnson syndrome
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The chlamydial eye infection called ________________ is the leading cause of preventable blindness globally.​
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The fungal disease _________________ is seen primarily in the Mississippi Valley area and characterized by a primary lung infection which spreads to cutaneous tissues causing tissue destruction.​
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Which of the following respiratory pathogens is characterized by thick, red, "currant jelly" sputum production?​

A)​Streptococcus pneumoniae
B)​Pseudomonas aeruginosa
C)​Legionella pneumophila
D)​Klebsiella pneumoniae
Question
Match the following terms or phrases with the correct description or definition.​
a.An infection also known as canine infectious tracheobronchitis which also includes felines and is most commonly caused by Bordetella bronchiseptica.
b.A mist containing small clusters of mucous which contain pathogens such as viruses and bacteria.
c.An increased likelihood of developing a disease or condition based on your family history.
d.A pulmonary infection which does not require hospitalization and is typically viral and self-limiting.
e.A sudden or violent attack, fit, or increase of symptoms as in the disease pertussis.
f.Thin layer of tissue that separates the external auditory canal from the middle ear.
g.Constant discomfort resistant or refractory to routine analgesic treatments.
h.A soft, typically medicated, unctuous topical preparation.
i.An open sore involving the clear front window of the eye which also covers the iris and pupil.
j.Thick, slippery, and firmly adherent sputum difficult to expel by coughing and seen in diseases such as cystic fibrosis.
​Paroxysm
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The common cold and the flu are most commonly caused by viruses but can also be fungal in immunocompromised individuals.​
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Children infected with pertussis are contagious for 10 days following onset of symptoms then cease to be contagious regardless of whether antibiotics were administered or not.​
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Tears have a natural form of antibiotic which keeps the eyes relatively free from bacterial infections.​
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Alcoholics are at highest risk for developing pneumonia from Klebsiella pneumoniae.​
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Cold and influenza viruses are unaffected by seasonal temperatures and are more prevalent in colder months due to increased close approximation and transmission to others while staying indoors.​
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Cotton swabs are not used for obtaining a specimen of suspected Histoplasma because the fatty acids in the cotton inhibit the fungal growth.​
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Pneumococcal pneumonia results in stabbing pains and pleurisy, an inflammation of the lining of the lungs.​
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In the caseous state of tuberculosis, the tubercle bacilli are dormant.​
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Coccidioides arthrospores can travel long distances carried by prevailing winds.​
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The CDC recommends that pregnant women have the Tdap vaccination during every pregnancy, regardless of previous vaccination history.​
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Match the following terms or phrases with the correct description or definition.​
a.An infection also known as canine infectious tracheobronchitis which also includes felines and is most commonly caused by Bordetella bronchiseptica.
b.A mist containing small clusters of mucous which contain pathogens such as viruses and bacteria.
c.An increased likelihood of developing a disease or condition based on your family history.
d.A pulmonary infection which does not require hospitalization and is typically viral and self-limiting.
e.A sudden or violent attack, fit, or increase of symptoms as in the disease pertussis.
f.Thin layer of tissue that separates the external auditory canal from the middle ear.
g.Constant discomfort resistant or refractory to routine analgesic treatments.
h.A soft, typically medicated, unctuous topical preparation.
i.An open sore involving the clear front window of the eye which also covers the iris and pupil.
j.Thick, slippery, and firmly adherent sputum difficult to expel by coughing and seen in diseases such as cystic fibrosis.
​Tympanic membrane
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Match the following terms or phrases with the correct description or definition.​
a.An infection also known as canine infectious tracheobronchitis which also includes felines and is most commonly caused by Bordetella bronchiseptica.
b.A mist containing small clusters of mucous which contain pathogens such as viruses and bacteria.
c.An increased likelihood of developing a disease or condition based on your family history.
d.A pulmonary infection which does not require hospitalization and is typically viral and self-limiting.
e.A sudden or violent attack, fit, or increase of symptoms as in the disease pertussis.
f.Thin layer of tissue that separates the external auditory canal from the middle ear.
g.Constant discomfort resistant or refractory to routine analgesic treatments.
h.A soft, typically medicated, unctuous topical preparation.
i.An open sore involving the clear front window of the eye which also covers the iris and pupil.
j.Thick, slippery, and firmly adherent sputum difficult to expel by coughing and seen in diseases such as cystic fibrosis.
​Intractable pain
g
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Match the following terms or phrases with the correct description or definition.​
a.An infection also known as canine infectious tracheobronchitis which also includes felines and is most commonly caused by Bordetella bronchiseptica.
b.A mist containing small clusters of mucous which contain pathogens such as viruses and bacteria.
c.An increased likelihood of developing a disease or condition based on your family history.
d.A pulmonary infection which does not require hospitalization and is typically viral and self-limiting.
e.A sudden or violent attack, fit, or increase of symptoms as in the disease pertussis.
f.Thin layer of tissue that separates the external auditory canal from the middle ear.
g.Constant discomfort resistant or refractory to routine analgesic treatments.
h.A soft, typically medicated, unctuous topical preparation.
i.An open sore involving the clear front window of the eye which also covers the iris and pupil.
j.Thick, slippery, and firmly adherent sputum difficult to expel by coughing and seen in diseases such as cystic fibrosis.
​Kennel cough
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Match the following terms or phrases with the correct description or definition.​
a.An infection also known as canine infectious tracheobronchitis which also includes felines and is most commonly caused by Bordetella bronchiseptica.
b.A mist containing small clusters of mucous which contain pathogens such as viruses and bacteria.
c.An increased likelihood of developing a disease or condition based on your family history.
d.A pulmonary infection which does not require hospitalization and is typically viral and self-limiting.
e.A sudden or violent attack, fit, or increase of symptoms as in the disease pertussis.
f.Thin layer of tissue that separates the external auditory canal from the middle ear.
g.Constant discomfort resistant or refractory to routine analgesic treatments.
h.A soft, typically medicated, unctuous topical preparation.
i.An open sore involving the clear front window of the eye which also covers the iris and pupil.
j.Thick, slippery, and firmly adherent sputum difficult to expel by coughing and seen in diseases such as cystic fibrosis.
​Corneal ulcer
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Coccidioides immitis is what type of respiratory system pathogen?​

A)​Bacterial
B)​Fungal
C)​Parasitic
D)​Viral
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Match the following terms or phrases with the correct description or definition.​
a.An infection also known as canine infectious tracheobronchitis which also includes felines and is most commonly caused by Bordetella bronchiseptica.
b.A mist containing small clusters of mucous which contain pathogens such as viruses and bacteria.
c.An increased likelihood of developing a disease or condition based on your family history.
d.A pulmonary infection which does not require hospitalization and is typically viral and self-limiting.
e.A sudden or violent attack, fit, or increase of symptoms as in the disease pertussis.
f.Thin layer of tissue that separates the external auditory canal from the middle ear.
g.Constant discomfort resistant or refractory to routine analgesic treatments.
h.A soft, typically medicated, unctuous topical preparation.
i.An open sore involving the clear front window of the eye which also covers the iris and pupil.
j.Thick, slippery, and firmly adherent sputum difficult to expel by coughing and seen in diseases such as cystic fibrosis.
​Genetic predisposition
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Match the following terms or phrases with the correct description or definition.​
a.An infection also known as canine infectious tracheobronchitis which also includes felines and is most commonly caused by Bordetella bronchiseptica.
b.A mist containing small clusters of mucous which contain pathogens such as viruses and bacteria.
c.An increased likelihood of developing a disease or condition based on your family history.
d.A pulmonary infection which does not require hospitalization and is typically viral and self-limiting.
e.A sudden or violent attack, fit, or increase of symptoms as in the disease pertussis.
f.Thin layer of tissue that separates the external auditory canal from the middle ear.
g.Constant discomfort resistant or refractory to routine analgesic treatments.
h.A soft, typically medicated, unctuous topical preparation.
i.An open sore involving the clear front window of the eye which also covers the iris and pupil.
j.Thick, slippery, and firmly adherent sputum difficult to expel by coughing and seen in diseases such as cystic fibrosis.
​Ointment
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Match the following terms or phrases with the correct description or definition.​
a.An infection also known as canine infectious tracheobronchitis which also includes felines and is most commonly caused by Bordetella bronchiseptica.
b.A mist containing small clusters of mucous which contain pathogens such as viruses and bacteria.
c.An increased likelihood of developing a disease or condition based on your family history.
d.A pulmonary infection which does not require hospitalization and is typically viral and self-limiting.
e.A sudden or violent attack, fit, or increase of symptoms as in the disease pertussis.
f.Thin layer of tissue that separates the external auditory canal from the middle ear.
g.Constant discomfort resistant or refractory to routine analgesic treatments.
h.A soft, typically medicated, unctuous topical preparation.
i.An open sore involving the clear front window of the eye which also covers the iris and pupil.
j.Thick, slippery, and firmly adherent sputum difficult to expel by coughing and seen in diseases such as cystic fibrosis.
​Walking pneumonia
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Untreated streptococcal pharyngitis may progress to an infection called _______________ which causes damage to heart valves.​
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Match the following terms or phrases with the correct description or definition.​
a.An infection also known as canine infectious tracheobronchitis which also includes felines and is most commonly caused by Bordetella bronchiseptica.
b.A mist containing small clusters of mucous which contain pathogens such as viruses and bacteria.
c.An increased likelihood of developing a disease or condition based on your family history.
d.A pulmonary infection which does not require hospitalization and is typically viral and self-limiting.
e.A sudden or violent attack, fit, or increase of symptoms as in the disease pertussis.
f.Thin layer of tissue that separates the external auditory canal from the middle ear.
g.Constant discomfort resistant or refractory to routine analgesic treatments.
h.A soft, typically medicated, unctuous topical preparation.
i.An open sore involving the clear front window of the eye which also covers the iris and pupil.
j.Thick, slippery, and firmly adherent sputum difficult to expel by coughing and seen in diseases such as cystic fibrosis.
​Aerosol droplets
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A severe eye infection which causes red bumps on the inner eyelids, itching, tearing, and heavy discharge in contact lens wearers is called __________________________.​
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Myringotomy procedures are performed for which type of infection?​

A)​Conjunctivitis
B)​Legionellosis
C)​Otitis media
D)​Whooping cough
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Malignant _____________________ is an infection of the ear canal seen in the elderly and diabetics and caused by Pseudomonas aeruginosa.​
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Match the following terms or phrases with the correct description or definition.​
a.An infection also known as canine infectious tracheobronchitis which also includes felines and is most commonly caused by Bordetella bronchiseptica.
b.A mist containing small clusters of mucous which contain pathogens such as viruses and bacteria.
c.An increased likelihood of developing a disease or condition based on your family history.
d.A pulmonary infection which does not require hospitalization and is typically viral and self-limiting.
e.A sudden or violent attack, fit, or increase of symptoms as in the disease pertussis.
f.Thin layer of tissue that separates the external auditory canal from the middle ear.
g.Constant discomfort resistant or refractory to routine analgesic treatments.
h.A soft, typically medicated, unctuous topical preparation.
i.An open sore involving the clear front window of the eye which also covers the iris and pupil.
j.Thick, slippery, and firmly adherent sputum difficult to expel by coughing and seen in diseases such as cystic fibrosis.
​Tenacious mucous
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Which disease may involve development of calcified lesions called Ghon complexes?​

A)​Pneumonia
B)​Tuberculosis
C)​Dacryocystitis
D)​Whooping cough
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Which of the following was discovered following an outbreak in Philadelphia in 1976 and traced to aerosolized particles from the water used in air conditioning units?​

A)​Legionellosis
B)​Histoplasmosis
C)​Whooping cough
D)​Stevens-Johnson syndrome
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The chlamydial eye infection called ________________ is the leading cause of preventable blindness globally.​
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The fungal disease _________________ is seen primarily in the Mississippi Valley area and characterized by a primary lung infection which spreads to cutaneous tissues causing tissue destruction.​
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Which of the following respiratory pathogens is characterized by thick, red, "currant jelly" sputum production?​

A)​Streptococcus pneumoniae
B)​Pseudomonas aeruginosa
C)​Legionella pneumophila
D)​Klebsiella pneumoniae
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Match the following terms or phrases with the correct description or definition.​
a.An infection also known as canine infectious tracheobronchitis which also includes felines and is most commonly caused by Bordetella bronchiseptica.
b.A mist containing small clusters of mucous which contain pathogens such as viruses and bacteria.
c.An increased likelihood of developing a disease or condition based on your family history.
d.A pulmonary infection which does not require hospitalization and is typically viral and self-limiting.
e.A sudden or violent attack, fit, or increase of symptoms as in the disease pertussis.
f.Thin layer of tissue that separates the external auditory canal from the middle ear.
g.Constant discomfort resistant or refractory to routine analgesic treatments.
h.A soft, typically medicated, unctuous topical preparation.
i.An open sore involving the clear front window of the eye which also covers the iris and pupil.
j.Thick, slippery, and firmly adherent sputum difficult to expel by coughing and seen in diseases such as cystic fibrosis.
​Paroxysm
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The common cold and the flu are most commonly caused by viruses but can also be fungal in immunocompromised individuals.​
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Children infected with pertussis are contagious for 10 days following onset of symptoms then cease to be contagious regardless of whether antibiotics were administered or not.​
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Tears have a natural form of antibiotic which keeps the eyes relatively free from bacterial infections.​
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Alcoholics are at highest risk for developing pneumonia from Klebsiella pneumoniae.​
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Cold and influenza viruses are unaffected by seasonal temperatures and are more prevalent in colder months due to increased close approximation and transmission to others while staying indoors.​
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Cotton swabs are not used for obtaining a specimen of suspected Histoplasma because the fatty acids in the cotton inhibit the fungal growth.​
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Pneumococcal pneumonia results in stabbing pains and pleurisy, an inflammation of the lining of the lungs.​
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In the caseous state of tuberculosis, the tubercle bacilli are dormant.​
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Coccidioides arthrospores can travel long distances carried by prevailing winds.​
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The CDC recommends that pregnant women have the Tdap vaccination during every pregnancy, regardless of previous vaccination history.​
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