While reading a patient's history, you discover the he has had pertussis. Which of the following BEST defines pertussis?

A) Whooping cough
B) Croup
C) Sore throat
D) Common cold

Answer: A

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A male patient has suffered an injury that severed his spinal cord in the thoracic spine. What presentation would be associated with this injury?

A) He will have no sensation in his arms. B) He will feel pain below the injury in his legs. C) He will have decreased motor ability above the injury. D) He will experience paralysis to the legs.

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