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big1devin

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Which of the following is an example of an initialism?
 
  A) HIPAA
  B) WHO
  C) Neuro
  D) Wt

Question 2

Which of the following is an example of an acronym?
 
  A) Dx
  B) DOB
  C) SOAP
  D) Derm



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Answer to Question 1

B
Explanation: A) HIPAA is the acronym for the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act and is read like a word.
B) Correct.
C) Neuro is a shortened version of the word neurology.
D) Wt is a shortened version of the word weight.

Answer to Question 2

C
Explanation: A) Dx is the abbreviation for diagnosis and each letter is pronounced.
B) DOB is the abbreviation for date of birth and each letter is pronounced.
C) Correct.
D) Derm is the abbreviation for the word dermatology and is made by shortening the word.




big1devin

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Reply 2 on: Jun 27, 2018
Gracias!


adammoses97

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

 

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