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dejastew

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on: Jun 27, 2018
Which abbreviation does NOT stand for a pathological condition?
 
  a. IBS
  b. TPN
  c. GERD
  d. PUD

Question 2

Which of the following abbreviations is an opportunistic infection?
 
  a. PCP
  b. HD
  c. ELISA
  d. SCIDS
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Reply #1 on: Jun 27, 2018
Answer to Question 1

b
Explanation:
a. IBS: is a pathological condition
b. TPN: correct
c. GERD: is a pathological condition
d. PUD: is a pathological condition

Answer to Question 2

a
Explanation:
a. PCP: correct; stands for Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia
b. HD: stands for Hodgkin disease
c. ELISA: stands for enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay
d. SCIDS: stands for severe combined immunodeficiency syndrome


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