An esophageal detector device (EDD) uses the anatomical principle that the:

a. trachea is rigid and will collapse under negative pressure.
b. trachea is rigid and will not collapse under negative pressure.
c. esophagus is rigid and will collapse under negative pressure.
d. esophagus is rigid and will not collapse under negative pressure.

b

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Which of the following statements is true regarding performing an oral prophylaxis on a patient taking high-dose systemic corticosteroids for systemic lupus erythematosis for many years?

a. The physician should double the dose 1 week before treatment. b. The physician should triple the dose 2 weeks before treatment. c. No need for dosage adjustment for minor nonstressful procedures. d. Discontinue steroids because endogenous steroid production will occur.

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