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An ileus is a(n):
 
  A. backward flow of material in the GI tract
  B. obstruction of the intestine
  C. unfolding of a segment of the intestine within another segment
  D. recurrent urge to vomit

Question 2

A doctor makes a notation in a patient's medical record that says R/O cardiomegaly. The abbreviation R/O stands for ________.
 
  Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


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Reply #1 on: Jun 27, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

rule out


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