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kodithompson

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Which of the following conditions is characterized by encephalopathy and organ damage and is associated with aspirin use in children?
 
  A) Alzheimer's disease
  B) Reye's syndrome
  C) Bell's palsy
  D) Parkinson's disease

Question 2

Which of the following conditions is cancerous?
 
  A) Hodgkin's disease
  B) lymphadenitis
  C) AIDs-related complex
  D) sarcoidosis



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Answer to Question 1

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Explanation: Reye's syndrome is characterized by encephalopathy and organ damage and is associated with aspirin use in children. Alzheimer's disease is characterized by progressive disorientation, apathy, speech and gait disturbances, and loss of memory. Bell's palsy is characterized by one-sided facial paralysis due to inflammation of the facial nerve. Parkinson's disease is characterized by fine tremors, muscular weakness, rigidity, and a shuffling gait.

Answer to Question 2

A
Explanation: Hodgkin's disease is cancerous. Lymphadenitis is an inflammatory disease. AIDS-related complex is due to a virus. Sarcoidosis is a disease of unknown cause that forms fibrous lesions.




kodithompson

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Reply 2 on: Jun 27, 2018
Excellent


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

 

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