_______ is a bacterium that causes infections and is resistant to most antibiotics.

A patient has severe swelling of the leaf-shaped flap that helps to prevent food from entering the lower respiratory system while swallowing. Knowing that the suffix "itis" refers to inflammation, what is this patient's condition?

A) Epiglottitis B) Tracheitis C) Pharyngitis D) Bronchitis

Which of the following would the medical assistant recommend when educating patients with gout?

A. Avoid wearing high heels B. Reduce his or her salt intake C. Limit his or her physical activity D. Consume limited quantities of meat, beer, and wine E. Sleep with his or her feet elevated