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The suffix -ptysis, as seen in the word hemoptysis, means ________.
 
  A) condition of breathing
  B) condition of coughing up
  C) discharge or flow
  D) expelling out

Question 2

The physician dictated, The patient had a displaced fracture of the fibula that required a closed reduction and casting. Rewrite this sentence using nonmedical words.
 
  What will be an ideal response?



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Answer to Question 1

B
Explanation: A) The suffix -ptysis does not mean this.
B) Correct
C) The suffix -rrhage means excessive discharge or flow.
D) The suffix -ptysis does not mean this.

Answer to Question 2

The patient had a broken bone in the lower leg. The ends of the broken bone were not in alignment. The physician externally and manually moved the broken bone ends to place them into alignment. Then a wet plaster wrap was applied to the leg and allowed to dry and harden to keep the ends of the broken bones from moving.



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