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Cooldude101

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on: Jun 27, 2018
Which of the following terms indicates flat, pinpoint, purplish spots under the skin?
 
  a. impetigo
  b. necrosis
  c. onychia
  d. petechiae

Question 2

Endocarditis is inflammation and ________ infection of the endocardium lining a heart valve.
 
  A) necrosis
  B) bacterial
  C) muscular
  D) neonatal


fatboyy09

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

d
Explanation:
a. impetigo: inflammatory skin disease
b. necrosis: area of tissue death
c. onychia: inflamed nail bed
d. petechiae: correct

Answer to Question 2

B
Explanation: A) There is no necrosis inflammation.
B) Correct
C) The endocardium is affected, not the heart muscle.
D) This does not occur in a fetus or neonate.


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