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jparksx

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A computed tomography (CT) scan has detected a spot on a patient's liver, and a subsequent liver biopsy has revealed cancer and been submitted for staging and grading.
 
  The patient has asked you about the purpose of staging, stating that her oncologist's explanation left her somewhat confused. How could you best respond to this patient's question?
  A) Staging allows the care team to determine how large and extensive your tumor is.
  B) The purpose of staging is to determine the site where your cancer most likely originated.
  C) Staging is the process that helps your care team determine your prognosis for recovery.
  D) Staging is the process of classifying a tumor according to the type of tissue it's made of.

Question 2

Aldactone (spironolactone) is classified as a ______________-sparing diuretic.
 
  Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


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Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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Answer to Question 2

potassium

The aldosterone antagonist prototype spironolactone (Aldactone) acts to block aldosterone in the distal tubule to promote potassium uptake in exchange for sodium secretion.


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Reply #2 on: Jul 11, 2018
Thank you


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Reply #3 on: Jul 11, 2018
No problemo


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