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Kikoku

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on: Jun 27, 2018
Which of the following statements best defines osteomyelitis?
 
  a. any bone and muscle inflammation that is usually caused by a viral nonspecific organism
  b. an infection of a muscle group associated with a given bone
  c. an infection of an entire bone caused by a microorganism, which is usually bacterial but may be viral or fungal
  d. a necrotic, infectious, inflammatory process, which left untreated will progress to gangrene

Question 2

Which of the following statements best describes dacryocystitis?
 
  a. a bladder infection brought about by wearing Dacron fabrics
  b. an infection of the lacrimal sac caused by the obstruction of the lacrimal duct
  c. repeated bladder infections that are resistant to antibiotics
  d. eye infection secondary to a bladder infection


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momo1250

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

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A Incorrect. Any bone and muscle inflammation that is usually caused by a viral nonspecific organism does not best define osteomyelitis.
B Incorrect. An infection of a muscle group associated with a given bone does not best define osteomyelitis.
C Correct. Osteomyelitis is an infection of an entire bone caused by a microorganism, which is usually bacterial but may be viral or fungal.
D Incorrect. A necrotic, infectious, inflammatory process, which left untreated will progress to gangrene does not best define osteomyelitis.

Answer to Question 2

B

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A Incorrect. Dacryocystitis is not a bladder infection brought about by wearing Dacron fabrics.
B Correct. Dacryocystitis is an infection of the lacrimal sac caused by obstruction of the lacrimal duct. It is characterized by tearing and discharges from the eye.
C Incorrect. Dacryocystitis is not a repeated bladder infection that are resistant to antibiotics.
D Incorrect. Dacryocystitis is not an eye infection secondary to a bladder infection.


Kikoku

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Reply 2 on: Jun 27, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

bigsis44

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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