Module 01 Written Assignment – Lung Cancer, Medical Abbreviations, and Medications For Zeek the Geek

Part One

The respiratory system is responsible for the intake of oxygen for the body and the removal of carbon dioxide. Decreased respiratory function significantly limits the ability of other systems to function properly because oxygen is essential at the cellular level for all activities to occur. Diseases of the respiratory system range from simple (the common cold) to very serious (cancer). There are several factors that can increase a patient’s risk of developing a respiratory disease.

Conduct some online research and in a 1-page Word document describe in detail two factors that may increase the risk of getting lung cancer.

Part Two

Click the following link to download the Medical Abbreviations Worksheet. Answer all of the questions in the document and add the completed worksheet to your zip folder for this assignment.

Note that this document has two parts that must be completed.