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natalie2426

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A patient has been found to have tuberculosis (TB) in several organs of the body. What term is used to describe this situation?
 
  a. Primary TB
  b. Postprimary TB
  c. Disseminated TB
  d. Multiorgan TB

Question 2

A patient has postprimary TB. What are the major pathologic or structural changes associated with it?
 
  1. Cavity formation
  2. Laryngeal edema
  3. Dilated and distorted bronchi
  4. Fibrosis of lung parenchyma
  a. 2, 3
  b. 3, 4
  c. 1, 2, 3
  d. 1, 3, 4



janeli

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Answer to Question 1

Thanks for your help Worked like a charm.

Answer to Question 2

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The major pathologic and structural changes associated with postprimary TB include, but are not limited to, cavity formation, dilated and distorted bronchi, and fibrosis of lung parenchyma.



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