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ETearle

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on: Jul 11, 2018
A patient comes to the emergency department (ED) and is admitted with epistaxis. Pressure has been applied to the patient's midline septum for 10 minutes but the bleeding continues. What treatment will best control the bleeding?
 
  A) Nasal plugs
  B) Suction
  C) Nasal spray
  D) Silver nitrate applicators

Question 2

A mammogram is the most useful method of diagnosing breast cancer because it
 
  a. is the most reliable method of detecting breast cancer before it becomes palpable.
  b. is inexpensive and covered by most medical insurance plans.
  c. involves no radiation and takes only a few minutes.
  d. involves no pain or discomfort and is readily available.


billybob123

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Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

D

Answer to Question 2

A
Mammography is radiography of the soft tissue of the breast to allow identification of various benign and neoplastic processes, especially those not palpable on physical exam.


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