Which of the Following Is a Chronic, Irreversible Disease

question 20

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a chronic, irreversible disease?

• A)Jaundice
• B)Hepatitis A
• C)Gingivitis
• D)Cirrhosis of the liver
• E)Gastritis

---

Definitions:

Colonoscopy

A diagnostic medical procedure using a long, flexible tube with a camera to examine the interior lining of the colon and rectum for abnormalities.

Conscious Sedation

Administration of central nervous system–depressant drugs and/or analgesics to provide analgesia, relieve anxiety, and/or provide amnesia during surgical, diagnostic, or interventional procedures.

Atelectasis

A condition characterized by the partial or complete collapse of a lung or a section (lobe) of a lung.

Diaphragmatic Breathing

A breathing technique that involves full engagement of the abdomen, improving oxygen exchange and decreasing the work of breathing.