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A red, painful swelling or a pimple containing pus on the eyelid is known as ________.
 
  A) a hordeolum
  B) blepharoptosis
  C) an entropion
  D) nystagmus

Question 2

When using the oblique position, the patient's body or body part is positioned so it is ________ to the x-ray beam.
 
  Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


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

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Explanation: A) Correct A hordeolum is also known as a stye.
B) Blepharoptosis is drooping of the eyelid, not an eyelid infection.
C) An entropion is turning in of the eyelashes, not an eyelid infection.
D) Nystagmus is involuntary movements of the eye, not an eyelid infection.

Answer to Question 2

at an angle


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Reply 2 on: Jun 27, 2018
Excellent

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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