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jazziefee

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on: Jun 27, 2018
Which medication is used to deaden pain?
 
  A) anesthetic
  B) antipruritic
  C) corticosteroid
  D) antiseptic

Question 2

Cineradiography is what kind of procedure?
 
  A) a series of cross-section x-rays
  B) images made with nuclear material
  C) a motion picture record of successive x-rays
  D) a single detailed x-ray recording


blazinlyss

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

A
Explanation: An anesthetic is a medication used to deaden pain. An antipruritic is used to reduce severe itching. A corticosteroid is an anti-inflammatory. An antiseptic is used to kill bacteria.

Answer to Question 2

C
Explanation:
A) A series of cross-section x-rays is a CT or CAT scan.
B) PET scans produce images made with nuclear material.
C) Correct.
D) A radiograph is a single x-ray.


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