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lak

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In a patient with liver disease, the yellowish discoloration of the skin is known as ascites.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Question 2

The knowledge and practice of persons of old age and their medical treatment is known as ________.
 
  A) pediatrics
  B) psychiatry
  C) neonatology
  D) geriatrics


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

FALSE
Explanation: Ascites is fluid accumulation in the abdominopelvic cavity. The yellowish skin discoloration is jaundice.

Answer to Question 2

D
Explanation: A) Pediatrics is the medical specialty for children.
B) Psychiatry is a medical specialty for patients of all ages.
C) Neonatology is the medical specialty for newborns.
D) Correct


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Reply 2 on: Jun 27, 2018
:D TYSM

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