The Maximum Life Expectancy for a Patient with Cystic Fibrosis

question 13

Multiple Choice

The maximum life expectancy for a patient with cystic fibrosis is approximately

• A) 15 years.
• B) 20 years.
• C) 25 years.
• D) 30 years.
• E) 50 years.

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Definitions:

Xerostomia

Medical term for dry mouth resulting from reduced or absent saliva flow.

Encapsulated

Surrounded by a protective capsule or layer, often referring to how some bacteria and benign tumors are contained.

Proliferation

Rapid increase or spread of cells or organisms.

Hodgkin Disease

a type of lymphoma characterized by the presence of Reed-Sternberg cells, leading to the enlargement of lymph nodes and affecting the immune system.