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Yolanda

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on: Jun 27, 2018
The patient has acute pharyngitis. What test would be done to identify the cause of the infection and the appropriate treatment?
 
  A) PND
  B) C&S
  C) ABR
  D) URI

Question 2

The combining form lapar/o- means ________.
 
  Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


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joechoochoy

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

B
Explanation: A) Postnasal drip (PND) is a disease, not a test.
B) Correct Culture and sensitivity (C&S) would identify the bacterium and indicate which antibiotic drug would be appropriate for treatment.
C) Auditory brainstem response (ABR) is not a test for acute pharyngitis.
D) Upper respiratory infection (URI) is a disease, not a test.

Answer to Question 2

abdomen


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Reply 2 on: Jun 27, 2018
Gracias!

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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