Author Question: Which blood test can point to cancer of the prostate gland? A) CA 15-3 B) HCG C) CEA D) ... (Read 105 times)

jayhills49 · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

Which blood test can point to cancer of the prostate gland?

A) CA 15-3
B) HCG
C) CEA
D) PSA

Question 2

The patient sustained a gunshot wound to the lumbar area of his back that severed the spinal cord. This resulted in ________.

A) hemiparesis
B) hemiplegia
C) paraplegia
D) quadriplegia

bdobbins · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 27, 2018

Answer to Question 1

D
Explanation: A) This test does not point to cancer of the prostate gland.
B) This test does not point to cancer of the prostate gland.
C) This test does not point to cancer of the prostate gland.
D) Correct

Answer to Question 2

C
Explanation: A) Hemiparesis occurs after a stroke, not after the spinal cord is severed.
B) Hemiplegia occurs after a stroke, not after the spinal cord is severed.
C) Correct In this patient, both legs would be paralyzed. Para- means two parts of a pair and pleg/o- means paralysis.
D) Quadriplegia only occurs when the spinal cord is severed at the level of the neck.