This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: During visual examination of an elderly patient, the physician notes progressive deterioration of ... (Read 57 times)

savannahhooper

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 576
on: Jun 27, 2018
During visual examination of an elderly patient, the physician notes progressive deterioration of the macula lutea. He informs the patient she will eventually experience loss of visual focus. The correct abbreviation for this condition is:
 
  A) ENT
  B) VF
  C) AMD
  D) ML

Question 2

The medical term that means difficult breathing is:
 
  A) tachypnea
  B) apnea
  C) dyspnea
  D) hyperpnea


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

Pswine

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 328
Reply #1 on: Jun 27, 2018
Answer to Question 1

C
Explanation: AMD stands for age-related macular degeneration.

Answer to Question 2

C
Explanation: The prefix dys- means difficult or bad, and the suffix -pnea, breathing. Not to be confused with apnea, where the prefix a- indicates the meaning without breathing.


savannahhooper

  • Member
  • Posts: 576
Reply 2 on: Jun 27, 2018
Wow, this really help

atrochim

  • Member
  • Posts: 331
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

« previous next »
 

Did you know?

Over time, chronic hepatitis B virus and hepatitis C virus infections can progress to advanced liver disease, liver failure, and hepatocellular carcinoma. Unlike other forms, more than 80% of hepatitis C infections become chronic and lead to liver disease. When combined with hepatitis B, hepatitis C now accounts for 75% percent of all cases of liver disease around the world. Liver failure caused by hepatitis C is now leading cause of liver transplants in the United States.

Did you know?

The first oral chemotherapy drug for colon cancer was approved by FDA in 2001.

Did you know?

Street names for barbiturates include reds, red devils, yellow jackets, blue heavens, Christmas trees, and rainbows. They are commonly referred to as downers.

Did you know?

Amphetamine poisoning can cause intravascular coagulation, circulatory collapse, rhabdomyolysis, ischemic colitis, acute psychosis, hyperthermia, respiratory distress syndrome, and pericarditis.

Did you know?

Oliver Wendell Holmes is credited with introducing the words "anesthesia" and "anesthetic" into the English language in 1846.

The visual field as seen by a person with (a) glaucoma, (b) macular degeneration, and (c) cataracts. The visual field as seen by a person with (a) glaucoma, (b) macular degeneration, and (c) cataracts.
Symptoms of a patient in shock. Symptoms of a patient in shock.
Immunization with a vaccine. A healthcare professional is injecting a vaccine into the patient’s arm Immunization with a vaccine. A healthcare professional is injecting a vaccine into the patient’s arm
Pigmented bands in nail of patient with dark skin Pigmented bands in nail of patient with dark skin
Regions of the Human Visual Cortex and Their Functions Regions of the Human Visual Cortex and Their Functions
Develop a Patient Teaching Handout About Stress Develop a Patient Teaching Handout About Stress
Video: Oogenesis Animation

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library