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imanialler

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on: Jun 27, 2018
A small, solid, circumscribed skin elevation is a:
 
  A) macule
  B) nevus
  C) vesicle
  D) papule

Question 2

Which of the following abbreviations is a diagnostic test?
 
  a. CP
  b. EEG
  c. MS
  d. ANS
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Reply #1 on: Jun 27, 2018
Answer to Question 1

D
Explanation: Both vesicle and papule are small skin elevations, but the papule is solid such as a pimple, and a vesicle is fluid-filled such as a blister. A nevus and macule are discolored spots.

Answer to Question 2

b
Explanation:
a. CP: stands for cerebral palsy
b. EEG: correct; it stands for electroencephalogra m
c. MS: stands for multiple sclerosis
d. stands for autonomic nervous system


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