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jwb375

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Which disorder is characterized by patients gorging themselves on excessive amounts of food (binge eating) and then, for fear of gaining weight, ridding (purging) themselves of food?
 
  A) anorexia nervosa
  B) bulimia
  C) depersonalization
  D) fad dieting

Question 2

Which finding in a urinalysis would indicate the presence of a urinary tract infection?
 
  A) UTI
  B) RBC
  C) WBC
  D) pH


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jennafosdick

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

B
Explanation: A) This does not describe anorexia nervosa.
B) Correct
C) This does not describe depersonalization.
D) This does not describe fad dieting.

Answer to Question 2

C
Explanation: A) UTI stands for urinary tract infection, but it is not a finding in a urinalysis.
B) RBC indicates blood, not an infection, in the urine.
C) Correct White blood cells (WBCs) indicate an infection.
D) The pH does not indicate the presence of a urinary tract infection.


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Reply 2 on: Jun 27, 2018
:D TYSM

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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