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vHAUNG6011

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on: Jul 22, 2018
A patient admitted to the hospital with pneumonia has been receiving antibiotics for 2 days. His condition has stabilized, and his temperature has returned to normal. Which stage of infection is the patient most likely experiencing?
 
  a. Incubation
  b. Prodromal
  c. Decline
  d. Convalescence

Question 2

A patient develops localized heat and erythema over an area on the lower leg. These findings are indicative of which secondary defense against infection?
 
  a. Phagocytosis
  b. Complement cascade
  c. Inflammation
  d. Immunity


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Tonyam972

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Reply #1 on: Jul 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: C

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C


vHAUNG6011

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Reply 2 on: Jul 22, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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