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mspears3

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on: Jun 27, 2018
Which of the following medications is useful for treating autoimmune diseases?
 
  A) antihistamine
  B) corticosteroid
  C) protease inhibitor
  D) immunosuppressant

Question 2

The combing form tele/o-, as seen in the word telemetry, means ________.
 
  A) distance
  B) monitor
  C) separate
  D) close by


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bigsis44

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

B
Explanation: A corticosteroid is useful in treating autoimmune diseases. An antihistamine is used during an allergic reaction. A protease inhibitor is used to treat HIV. An immunosuppressant is used to prevent transplant rejection.

Answer to Question 2

A
Explanation: A) Correct Telemetry monitors a patient's heart rate and rhythm from the nurses' station, which is a distance from the patient's bed.
B) Tele/o- does not mean this.
C) Tele/o- does not mean this.
D) Tele/o- does not mean this.


mspears3

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Reply 2 on: Jun 27, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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:D TYSM

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