Pathologies that easily allow photons to penetrate the tissue and result in increased density are:

additive
compensating
destructive
terminal

destructive

Rationale: Destructive pathologies allow photons to easily penetrate the tissue and result in increased density. Examples of destructive pathologies would be: pneumoperitoneum, osteoporosis, ileus, pneumothorax.

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You have arrived by the side of a lethargic patient who is allergic to latex and was exposed to it when she spilled a latex-containing powder on her right hand. She is only able to speak a few words with each breath. Additionally, her tongue is swollen and respirations are rapid, labored, and noisy. What action is your immediate priority?

A) Insert an oropharyngeal airway. B) Wash the latex powder from the patient's hand. C) Obtain a heart rate and blood pressure. D) Start positive pressure ventilation.

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