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notis

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All of the following are true about otitis externa EXCEPT ________.
 
  A) it is also known as swimmer's ear
  B) it is a viral infection
  C) it causes otalgia
  D) there is serous or purulent drainage

Question 2

The combining form pleg/o- means ________.
 
  A) dementia
  B) paralysis
  C) body
  D) seizure


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steff9894

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

B
Explanation: A) This is a true statement.
B) Correct Otitis externa is a bacterial infection, not a viral infection.
C) This is a true statement.
D) This is a true statement.

Answer to Question 2

B
Explanation: A) Pleg/o- does not mean dementia.
B) Correct
C) Somat/o- means body.
D) Convuls/o-, eclamps/o-, epilept/o-, ict/o-, and -lepsy mean seizure.


notis

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

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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