Question

1. the diagnostic term that is also referred to as whooping cough is:

○ emphysema
○ cystic fibrosis
○ asthma
○ pertussis

1. the diagnostic term for a chronic respiratory disease characterized by paroxysms of coughing, wheezing, panting with shortness of breath is:

○ pertussis
○ influenza
○ asthma
○ croup

Explanation:

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• Emphysema: A lung condition causing shortness of breath, not whooping cough.
• Cystic fibrosis: A genetic disorder affecting multiple organs, not whooping cough.
• Asthma: A chronic respiratory condition with wheezing, not whooping cough.
• Pertussis: Medical term for whooping cough, characterized by severe coughing fits.

• Pertussis: Whooping cough, with severe coughs, not the described chronic wheezing pattern.
• Influenza: A viral infection with fever, body aches, not chronic respiratory with wheezing.
• Asthma: Chronic respiratory disease with coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath (paroxysmal symptoms match).
• Croup: Usually affects children, with barking cough, not the chronic pattern described.

Answer:

D. pertussis

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