Your patient has a tumor on his thyroid, which is part of the ________ system.

The __________ fills the entire anteroposterior depth of the right upper quadrant of the abdomen.

A. pancreas B. liver C. spleen D. stomach

A 59-year-old male with a history of emphysema complains of an acute worsening of his dyspnea and pleuritic chest pain following a forceful cough. Your assessment reveals that he has a barrel-shaped chest, unilaterally diminished breath sounds, and tachycardia. What is the MOST likely cause of this patient's condition?

A. Exacerbation of his COPD B. Acute pulmonary embolism C. Spontaneous pneumothorax D. Rupture of the diaphragm