Pharyngeal tonsils Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Chapter 1: The Airways and Alveoli Test Bank MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. Which of the following structures is responsible for substantially increasing the surface area of the nasal cavity? a. Nasal septum b. Nares c. Turbinates d. Nasal fossae ANS: C The convoluted design of the turbinates greatly increases the surface area of the nasal cavity. DIF: Recall REF: 4 2. What type of epithelium covers the posterior two-thirds of the nasal mucosa? a. Squamous b. Squamous, nonciliated c. Pseudost...

NR 511 MIDTERM REVIEW ON DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS WITH COMPLETE RESOURCES AND RATIONALE FOR A GUARANTEED PASS(2023/2024) • Actinic keratosis: pre-cancerous lesion. The main assessment technique is INSPECTION, which will show as flesh colored, hard and sand paper like. ▪ TX: cryotherapy o Risk factor: sun exposure, can progress to squamous cell carcinoma o Referrer pt to dermatology to prevent progression • Fungal skin infection: assess rash and satellite lesions. o DX: based on clinica...

Are your immunizations up to date. Reason for encounter: “i have a really bad sore throat” HPI: The patient is a 23-year-old female who presents to the clinic with a sore throat and a fever of 101.5 that began two days ago. She also complains of a headache that comes and goes as well as swollen and tender b/l glands on her neck. She reported that her sore throat began suddenly two days ago. She reports that he sore throat pain is constant but her headaches and fever comes and goes. Sh...

Respiratory Viral syndromes (Acute Viral pharyngitis) CORRECT ANSWER Sx. -*sore throat, conjunctivitis, cough, rhinitis* Etiology: (*Rhinovirus*, adenovirus, paraflu) Irritation of pharyngeal mucosa Diagnosis: -clinical -strep test Tx. -Supportive, hydration, motrin, Dextromethophan, decongestants Influenza (A,B, C, swine, H1N1) [Acute viral pharyngitis] CORRECT ANSWER Sx. -*abrupt onset*, *sore throat*, exudates on tonsils, *fever*, chills, n/v/d, headache [frontal/ retro o...

APHY 102 Lab Exam 2 with correct Answers 100% Axillary Lymph nodes Cervical Lymph nodes inguinal lymph nodes Afferent lymph vessel Efferent lymph vessel Hilum of a lymph node Lymph node germinal center Thymus histology (lobule) Spleen red pulp Spleen white pulp Nasopharynx Pharyngeal tonsils Oropharynx Palatine tonsils lingual tonsils Larynx glottis What is A? True vocal cords What is B?

Rhinitis correct answers - inflammation of nasal mucosa - "hay fever" or "allergies" Rhinitis Manifestations correct answers - headache - nasal irritation and congestion - sneezing and rhinorrhea Rhinitis Interventions correct answers - antihistamines, leukotriene inhibitors, mast cell stabilizers, decongestants, antipyretics, antibiotics - supportive therapy - complementary and alternative therapy -- vitamin c, zinc, etc Sinusitis correct answers - inflammation of sinus mucous...

Bio 208 Anatomy And Physiology: Exam Questions With Verified Answers Latest Graded 100%. During the esophageal phase of deglutition, how does the bolus move? Select one: a. peristalsis b. the tongue c. segmentation d. pharyngeal constriction Question text Through the , it is possible to consciously or unconsciously increase or decrease the rate and depth of the respiratory movements. Select one: a. brain stem b. medulla oblongata c. cerebral cortex d. cerebellum Georgia Military C...

30 minute single use sterilization system useful for endoscopes - steris peracetic acid a cicatrix is - a scar a ganglion is - collection of nerve endings a wrapped tray of instruments is sterilized in a gravity displacement steam sterilizer at 250 degrees for how long - 30 mins 20mins for basin sets abbreviation for left eye -OS right-OD adenoids are what - pharyngeal tonsils amputated limb is sent to - pathology anaphylaxis - away from protection another phrase for supine position ...

What are the two functions of the lymphatic vessels? - Answer-1) Return excess fluid from intracellular space to blood circulation 2) anatomical seat of immune system What is the correct order of lymphatic vessels that lymph travel from intracellular space back to circulation? (Smallest to Largest) - Answer-Lymphatic capillaries Lymphatic collecting vessels lymphatic trunks lymphatic ducts What type of tissue are lymphatic capillaries made of? - Answer-Simple squamous epithelium Describ...

Pharynx - • Funnel shaped tube • Extends from skull base to esophagus Nasopharynx - • Extension of nasal cavities • Pharyngeal tonsils-adenoids • Eustachian tube-connects ear to nasopharynx Oropharynx - • Posterior extension of oral cavity • Palantine tonsils-Lateral walls • Lingual tonsils-base of tongue • Valleculae-two pouch-like openings at base of tongue and epiglottis Laryngopharynx - • Between hyoid bone and esophagus • Piriformis sinuses-within lateral wal...