You Are Evaluating a Patient Complaining of Having a Productive

question 14

Multiple Choice

You are evaluating a patient complaining of having a productive cough. The patient states the sputum is green to brown. You suspect:

• A) infection.
• B) inflammation.
• C) allergies.
• D) hemoptysis.

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Definitions:

Hydrolyze

To chemically break down a compound into smaller molecules by reacting with water.

Cellulose

A complex carbohydrate that forms the primary structural component of plant cell walls and is indigestible to humans.

Lipids

Organic compounds that are fatty acids or their derivatives and are insoluble in water but soluble in organic solvents. They are an important component of living cells.

Day-neutral Plants

do not require a specific photoperiod to initiate flowering, allowing them to bloom regardless of night length.