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Mr. Wonderful

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on: Jun 27, 2018
An example of brachytherapy would be ________.
 
  A) insertion of radioactive substances intravenously for thyroid cancer
  B) insertion of radioactive substances into the lymphatic system for leukemia
  C) external beam radiation directed at the chest for lung cancer
  D) placing a radioactive implant directly into the bladder for bladder cancer

Question 2

Glue ear, a thick accumulation of secretions, is associated with ________.
 
  A) cerumen impaction
  B) labyrinthitis
  C) otitis externa
  D) otitis media


bhavsar

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

D
Explanation: A) This is not an example of brachytherapy.
B) This is not an example of brachytherapy.
C) This is not an example of brachytherapy.
D) Correct

Answer to Question 2

D
Explanation: A) Glue ear in the middle ear is not related to cerumen impaction in the external ear.
B) Glue ear in the middle ear is not related to labyrinthitis in the inner ear.
C) Glue ear in the middle ear is not related to otitis externa in the external ear.
D) Correct In glue ear, the secretions accumulate in the middle ear with otitis media.


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