« previous next »

Author Question: A patient has a long smoking history and has recently coughed up blood. The physician suspects that ... (Read 26 times)

evelyn o bentley

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 564
on: Jul 16, 2018
A patient has a long smoking history and has recently coughed up blood. The physician suspects that there may be lung cancer, but no lesions can be seen on a standard chest radiograph. A CT scan offers all of the following advantages EXCEPT:
 
  a. bronchial tumors can be seen.
  b. lung tumors as small as 0.4 cm can be seen.
  c. a tumor's metabolism can be identified.
  d. a mediastinal mass can be seen.

Question 2

Which of the following are considered to be noncyanotic defects?
 
  1. PDA
  2. ASD
  3. TOF
  4. VSD
  a. 1, 2
  b. 2, 3
  c. 1, 2, 4
  d. 1, 2, 3, 4


wfdfwc23

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 338
Reply #1 on: Jul 16, 2018
Answer to Question 1

C
Only a PET scan can identify a tumor by its metabolic activity. A CT scan can offer the other listed advantages.

Answer to Question 2

C
PDA, ASD, and VSD are examples of defects with left-to-right shunts and therefore are noncyanotic defects.


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
« previous next »
 

Did you know?

On average, the stomach produces 2 L of hydrochloric acid per day.

Did you know?

In Eastern Europe and Russia, interferon is administered intranasally in varied doses for the common cold and influenza. It is claimed that this treatment can lower the risk of infection by as much as 60–70%.

Did you know?

People with alcoholism are at a much greater risk of malnutrition than are other people and usually exhibit low levels of most vitamins (especially folic acid). This is because alcohol often takes the place of 50% of their daily intake of calories, with little nutritional value contained in it.

Did you know?

About one in five American adults and teenagers have had a genital herpes infection—and most of them don't know it. People with genital herpes have at least twice the risk of becoming infected with HIV if exposed to it than those people who do not have genital herpes.

Did you know?

Persons who overdose with cardiac glycosides have a better chance of overall survival if they can survive the first 24 hours after the overdose.

Components of blood. Components of blood.
Giraffe bending down to drink. The animal's rete mirabile prevents excess blood flow to the bra Giraffe bending down to drink. The animal's rete mirabile prevents excess blood flow to the bra
Percussion for Ascites: Shifting Dullness, Patient on Left Side Percussion for Ascites: Shifting Dullness, Patient on Left Side
Urinary tract infection. A UTI is characterized by fever, lumbar or abdominal pain, and pain or burn Urinary tract infection. A UTI is characterized by fever, lumbar or abdominal pain, and pain or burn
Heart Valves and Circulation of Blood Heart Valves and Circulation of Blood
Inadequate Airway, Breathing and Circulation in the Trauma Patient (Part 1) Inadequate Airway, Breathing and Circulation in the Trauma Patient (Part 1)
Video: Energy sources - types

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library