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urbanoutfitters

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on: Jun 25, 2018
All of the following instruments are commonly used during a routine physical examination EXCEPT
 
 stethoscope
  percussion hammer
  otoscope
  thumb forceps
  ophthalmoscope

Question 2

Immunotherapy may be used in all of the following circumstances except:
 A) if the individual is unable to avoid the allergen
  B) if the individual cannot afford other medication
  C) if the symptoms of the allergy interfere with the patient's lifestyle
  D) if the patient does not respond to other treatments


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hanadaa

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Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
Answer to Question 1

thumb forceps

Rationale: A routine physical examination would not necessitate the use of thumb forceps, which could be used to extract a foreign body. The other instruments are used to assess heart and lung sounds, ears, and reflexes.

Answer to Question 2

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urbanoutfitters

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Reply 2 on: Jun 25, 2018
:D TYSM

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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