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sam.t96

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on: Jun 27, 2018
A(n) ________ is a physician who specializes in the study and treatment of diseases associated with the eyes.
 
  A) optometrist
  B) ophthalmologist
  C) neurologist
  D) vision therapist

Question 2

The medical term for difficulty breathing when lying down and relieved when upright is:
 
  A) dyspnea
  B) orthopnea
  C) tachypnea
  D) eupnea


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

B
Explanation: The combining form ophthalm/o means eye and the suffix -logist, one who studies. Not to be confused with an opt/o/metrist, who is a health professional (not a physician) trained to examine eyes to correct vision problems and eye disorders.

Answer to Question 2

B
Explanation: The combining form orth/o means straight and the suffix -pnea, breath.


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Reply #2 on: Jun 27, 2018
Thank you


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Reply #3 on: Jun 27, 2018
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