A Patient Has Fever, Difficulty Breathing, Chest Pains, Fluid in the Alveoli

question 30

Multiple Choice

A patient has fever, difficulty breathing, chest pains, fluid in the alveoli, and a positive tuberculin skin test. Gram- positive cocci are isolated from the sputum. The patient most likely has

• A) Influenza.
• B) Common cold.
• C) Tuberculosis.
• D) Pneumococcal pneumonia.
• E) Mycoplasmal pneumonia.

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Definitions:

Cilia

Microscopic, hair-like structures that extend from the surface of some cells, involved in movement and sensory functions.

Special Cells

Unique or specialized cells that perform specific functions within an organism, such as nerve cells, muscle cells, or stem cells.

Acid Deposition

Acid deposition refers to the falling of acids and acidifying compounds from the atmosphere to the earth's surface, leading to environmental harm such as damage to forests and lakes.

Terrestrial Ecosystems

Ecosystems found on land, characterized by distinct biotic communities and interaction with their physical environment.