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nevelica

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Edema of the brain and increased intracranial pressure that occurs in children and is related to aspirin intake is a condition called:
 
  A) Lou Gehrig disease.
  B) Tay-Sachs disease.
  C) Reye syndrome.
  D) sundowning.

Question 2

In the term plasmapheresis, the suffix -apheresis means:
 
  A) removal.
  B) destruction.
  C) loosen.
  D) protein.


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Reply #1 on: Jun 26, 2018
Answer to Question 1

C
Explanation: A) Lou Gehrig disease is amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.
B) Tay-Sachs disease is a degenerative disorder that is inherited.
C) Correct.
D) Sundowning is agitation in Alzheimer patients at sundown.

Answer to Question 2

A
Explanation: A) Correct. Plasmapheresis refers to the removal of blood from the body, centrifuging to separate plasma from blood, and infusing the cellular elements back into the patient.


nevelica

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Reply 2 on: Jun 26, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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Gracias!

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