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lracut11

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on: Jun 27, 2018
An abnormal condition or complication that is caused by the original disease and remains after the original disease has resolved.
 
  A) remission
  B) sequela
  C) exacerbation
  D) relapse

Question 2

Which is a treatment option for hyperthyroidism?
 
  A) thymectomy
  B) vanillylmandelic acid
  C) radioactive sodium iodide 131 (I-131)
  D) a thyroid supplement drug


Mholman93

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

B
Explanation: A) This does not describe a remission.
B) Correct
C) This does not describe an exacerbation.
D) This does not describe a relapse.

Answer to Question 2

C
Explanation: A) A thymectomy removes the thymus gland, not the thyroid gland.
B) This is a laboratory test, not a treatment option.
C) Correct Radioactive sodium iodide destroys some thyroid cells to relieve the excessive secretion of thyroid hormones.
D) A thyroid supplement drug corrects hypothyroidism, not hyperthyroidism.


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