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cagreen833

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The correct meaning of the root in the term hyperglycemia is:
 
  A. excessive
   B. sugar
   C. blood condition
   D. deficient

Question 2

To examine the nose, the physician uses a nasal ________ and shines a penlight to light up the nasal cavity.
 
  A) otoscope
  B) endoscope
  C) speculum
  D) myringotome



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Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

C
Explanation: A) An otoscope is used in the ear, not to examine the nose.
B) An endoscope has its own light source.
C) Correct A speculum does not have its own light source, so a penlight has to be used along with it.
D) A myringotome is a surgical instrument used on the tympanic membrane, not the nose.



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