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pragya sharda

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on: Jun 27, 2018
An infant with a thrush infection would be treated with ________.
 
  A) an antibiotic drug
  B) a decongestant drug
  C) an antiyeast drug
  D) an antitussive drug

Question 2

Mrs. Sweet has diabetic neuropathy with tingling, burning, or pinprick sensations on her skin called ________.
 
  A) paresthesia
  B) anesthesia
  C) causalgia
  D) polyneuritis


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

C
Explanation: A) Thrush is a yeast infection. It cannot be treated with an antibiotic drug.
B) Thrush is a yeast infection. It cannot be treated with a decongestant drug.
C) Correct
D) Thrush is a yeast infection. It cannot be treated with an antitussive drug.

Answer to Question 2

A
Explanation: A) Correct The prefix para- means abnormal and esthes/o- means sensation or feeling.
B) Anesthesia is the absence of any feeling or sensation on the skin.
C) Causalgia is severe, burning pain, not just tingling.
D) Polyneuritis is inflammation or infection of many nerves.


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