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arivle123

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on: Jun 27, 2018
Fractionation refers to the treatment of cancer with ________.
 
  A) divided doses of radiation therapy
  B) implantable wafers of chemotherapy drugs
  C) surgically implanted catheters
  D) dividing a large tumor by doing debulking

Question 2

A rapid strep test would be done for a patient with ________.
 
  A) a ruptured tympanic membrane
  B) sinusitis
  C) serous otitis media
  D) sore throat


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

A
Explanation: A) Correct Fractionation divides the total dose of external beam radiation into smaller doses that are given daily.
B) Fractionation does not use implantable wafers.
C) Fractionation does not use surgically implanted catheters.
D) Fractionation does not divide the tumor.

Answer to Question 2

D
Explanation: A) A ruptured tympanic membrane is observed with an otoscope, not tested.
B) Sinusitis is tested by pressing on the patient's forehead and cheekbones or by x-ray, not by a rapid strep test.
C) Serous otitis media is observed with an otoscope, not tested.
D) Correct The rapid strep test is to detect beta-hemolytic group A streptococcus in a patient with a sore throat.


arivle123

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Reply 2 on: Jun 27, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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