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elizabeth18

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Why would iodine tablets be a benefit to administer to the general public following a nuclear bomb detonation?
 
  A) Iodine boosts the immune system.
  B) Iodine protects against all types of cancer.
  C) Iodine decreases the risk for thyroid cancer.
  D) Iodine helps eliminate radiation from the body.

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A patient with lower abdominal pelvic pain, vaginal discharge, and elevated temperature has summoned EMS. In getting a medical history from her, which of the following is the most important piece of information needed to relay to the receiving emergency department?
 
  A) History of removal of her gallbladder three months ago
  B) Surgical removal of a twisted ovary eight years ago
  C) Internal procedure on her uterus yesterday by the gynecologist
  D) History of anemia and hypertension


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Jmfn03

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Reply #1 on: Jul 2, 2018
Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

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elizabeth18

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Reply 2 on: Jul 2, 2018
Gracias!

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
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