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pane00

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on: Jun 27, 2018
Select the suffix that means tumor.
 
  A) -oxia
  B) -ous
  C) -osis
  D) -oma

Question 2

Which of the following diagnostic procedures is a test for malignant cells?
 
  A) sputum cytology
  B) sputum culture and sensitivity
  C) pulmonary function test
  D) arterial blood gases


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

D
Explanation: The other suffixes mean: -oxia, condition of oxygen; -ous, pertaining to; and -osis, condition of.

Answer to Question 2

A
Explanation: Sputum cytology tests for malignant cells. Sputum culture and sensitivity tests for bacterial growth and, if present, the antibiotics to which it is sensitive. The pulmonary function test is a group of diagnostic tests that give information regarding air flow in and out of the lungs, lung volumes, and gas exchange between the lungs and the bloodstream. Arterial blood gases tests for the gases present in the blood.


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Reply 2 on: Jun 27, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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:D TYSM

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