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jeatrice

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on: Jun 25, 2018
Which of the following is the meaning of dyspnea?
 a. Labored breathing
  b. Air in the pericardium
  c. Rapid breathing
  d. Abnormal gas in the pleura
  e. Breathing while upright

Question 2

Hyperthyroidism is an _______________.
 a. underactive thyroid gland
  b. overactive thyroid gland
  c. either a or b
  d. neither a nor b


tranoy

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

a

Answer to Question 2

b
RATIONALE: Hyperthyroidism is an overactive thyroid gland; its hormones are excreted in excessive amounts.


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