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NClaborn

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on: Jun 26, 2018
A term used to describe an infectious disease caused by a bacillus that can be diagnosed with a positive sputum culture and a chest x-ray is:
 
  A) pneumoconiosis.
  B) tuberculosis.
  C) asthma.
  D) apnea.

Question 2

Which of the following medical terms is used to describe a soft and flabby muscle?
 
  A) Fatigue
  B) Flaccid
  C) Rigor mortis
  D) Pallor


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gstein359

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

B
Explanation: A) Pneumoconiosis is a lung disease caused by breathing dust.
B) Correct.
C) Asthma is a disease of the bronchi characterized by a feeling on constriction in the chest.
D) Apnea is temporary cessation of breathing.

Answer to Question 2

B
Explanation: B) Correct.


NClaborn

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Reply 2 on: Jun 26, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

helenmarkerine

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

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