In simple coal worker's pneumoconiosis, a chest radiograph that is characterized by multiple small nodular opacities on the chest x-ray film is most likely to be associated with what clinical presentation?

a. Asymptomatic
b. Cough
c. Crackles
d. Shortness of breath

ANS: A
Simple coal worker's pneumoconiosis, characterized by multiple small nodular opacities on the chest x-ray film, is asymptomatic.

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