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audragclark

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on: Jun 27, 2018
Which of the following medications is used to treat Parkinson's disease?
 
  A) anesthetic
  B) analgesic
  C) dopaminergic drugs
  D) hypnotic

Question 2

The combining form irid/o- refers to the ________.
 
  A) sclera of the eye
  B) eyelid
  C) tears
  D) colored portion of the eye


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

C
Explanation: Dopaminergic drugs treat Parkinson's disease. An anesthetic produces a loss of sensation or a loss of consciousness. An analgesic treats minor to moderate pain. A hypnotic promotes sleep.

Answer to Question 2

D
Explanation: A) Scler/o-, not irid/o-, refers to the sclera of the eye.
B) Blephar/o-, not irid/o-, refers to the eyelid.
C) Lacrim/o-, not irid/o-, refers to tears.
D) Correct The colored portion of the eye is the iris.


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