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naturalchemist

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on: Jun 26, 2018
The medical term for spitting up blood is:
 
  A) hemoptysis.
  B) pneumothorax.
  C) epistaxis.
  D) pertussis.

Question 2

An arthrocentesis is a surgical puncture of a joint for removal of fluid.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false


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

A
Explanation: A) Correct.
B) Pneumothorax is a sucking chest wound.
C) Epistaxis is a nosebleed.
D) Pertussis is whooping cough.

Answer to Question 2

TRUE


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

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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