A young female patient has been stung by a bee and complains that her "throat is closing up." She states that she is allergic to bee stings; the last time this happened, she had to have a "tube put into my windpipe." She is struggling to breathe and can speak only a few words at a time. Knowing that allergic reactions can cause swelling in the pharynx and the larynx, what airway sound would indicate that the patient indeed has swelling in this area?
A) Gurgling
B) Stridor
C) Snoring
D) Wheezing
B) Stridor
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Obstetricians are physicians who specialize in the female organs and reproductive system while gynecologists care for women throughout pregnancy and childbirth
A. True B. False
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The ways a patient can pay his or her bill include all but?
A) A promise to pay later B) Cash C) Credit card D) Post dated check
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