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jayhills49

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on: Jun 27, 2018
Which blood test can point to cancer of the prostate gland?
 
  A) CA 15-3
  B) HCG
  C) CEA
  D) PSA

Question 2

The patient sustained a gunshot wound to the lumbar area of his back that severed the spinal cord. This resulted in ________.
 
  A) hemiparesis
  B) hemiplegia
  C) paraplegia
  D) quadriplegia


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

D
Explanation: A) This test does not point to cancer of the prostate gland.
B) This test does not point to cancer of the prostate gland.
C) This test does not point to cancer of the prostate gland.
D) Correct

Answer to Question 2

C
Explanation: A) Hemiparesis occurs after a stroke, not after the spinal cord is severed.
B) Hemiplegia occurs after a stroke, not after the spinal cord is severed.
C) Correct In this patient, both legs would be paralyzed. Para- means two parts of a pair and pleg/o- means paralysis.
D) Quadriplegia only occurs when the spinal cord is severed at the level of the neck.


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Reply 2 on: Jun 27, 2018
Excellent

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:D TYSM

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