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anjilletteb

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on: Jun 27, 2018
Congenital hypothyroidism in children that results in reduced mental development and dwarflike physical stature is:
 
  A) acromegaly
  B) myxedema
  C) hirsutism
  D) cretinism

Question 2

The patient's X-ray showed atelectasis. The nurse knows this is an absence of gas in the lungs due to a failure of alveolar expansion.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false


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johnpizzaz

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

D
Explanation: If the term is not memorized, deconstructing portions of the other answers eliminates them: -megaly, abnormally large; myx, mucus; and hirsut, hair.

Answer to Question 2

TRUE


anjilletteb

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Reply 2 on: Jun 27, 2018
Excellent

mcabuhat

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

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