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Kikoku

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on: Jun 27, 2018
Which of the following abbreviations stands for the early stage of HIV infection?
 
  a. PCP
  b. AIDS
  c. ANA
  d. ARC

Question 2

A prefix may be used to indicate:
 
  a. time
  b. direction
  c. body position
  d. all of the above


ricroger

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

d
Explanation:
a. PCP: stands for Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia
b. AIDS: stands for acquired immunodeficiency syndrome
c. ANA: stands for antinuclear antibody titer
d. ARC: correct; stands for AIDS-related complex

Answer to Question 2

d
Explanation:
a. time: yes, plus b and c
b. direction: yes, plus a and c
c. body position: yes, plus b and c
d. all of the above: correct


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