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oliviahorn72

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on: Jul 11, 2018
The nurse clarifies that the difference between a photorefractive keratectomy (PRK) and a laser in-situ keratomileusis (LASIK) is that a LASIK:
 
  a. reshapes the central cornea.
  b. makes partial-thickness radial incisions in the cornea. c.
  removes some internal layers of the cornea. d.
  implants intracorneal rings.

Question 2

Which patient is most at risk for the infection of epididymitis?
 
  a. 17-year-old athlete who trains for several hours a day
  b. 22-year-old who has been exposed to mumps
  c. 45-year-old who was circumcised at the age of 10
  d. 50-year-old who has smoked for 30 years


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

ANS: C
The LASIK procedure removes some of the internal layers of the cornea affecting the central zone of vision.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
Symptoms can occur after trauma to the genital area, after instrumentation of the urethra and cystoscopy, and after physical exertion or prolonged sexual activity.


oliviahorn72

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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
Excellent

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:D TYSM

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