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go.lag

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A combination of signs and symptoms occurring together that characterizes a specific disease is called:
 
  A) prognosis.
  B) etiology.
  C) diagnosis.
  D) syndrome.

Question 2

________ means sudden, sharp, and severe.
 
  A) Acute
  B) Triage
  C) Chronic
  D) Abate


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Reply #1 on: Jun 27, 2018
Answer to Question 1

D
Explanation: A) Prognosis is a prediction of the course of a disease.
B) Etiology is the study of the cause of an illness.
C) Diagnosis is a determination of the nature and cause of a disease.
D) Correct.

Answer to Question 2

A
Explanation: A) Correct.
B) Triage is a system of prioritizing the severity of patients' injuries.
C) Chronic refers to an illness that changes little over time.
D) Abate means to lessen, decrease, or cease.


go.lag

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Reply 2 on: Jun 27, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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Excellent

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