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EAugust · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

Julius Alexander was recently in contact with poison ivy. He is now experiencing severe itching. Another word for itching is ________.

A) rash
B) pruritus
C) xeroderma
D) dermatitis

Question 2

The abbreviation for review of systems is ________.

A) R&S
B) ROS
C) RS
D) SR

kiamars2010 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 27, 2018

Answer to Question 1

B
Explanation: A) A rash can be itchy or not itchy.
B) Correct
C) Xeroderma means dry skin, which may or may not include itching.
D) Dermatitis is inflammation or infection of the skin, which may or may not include itching.

Answer to Question 2

B
Explanation: A) This is not the abbreviation for review of systems.
B) Correct
C) This is not the abbreviation for review of systems.
D) This is not the abbreviation for review of systems.