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sarasara

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on: Jul 18, 2018
Which is a behavior that can be taught to patients to lower the risk of cancer?
 
  a. Increase intake of anti-inflammatory medications while exposed to sunlight.
  b. Use a sunscreen lotion with SPF of at least 5.
  c. Increase daily caloric intake.
  d. Avoid exposure to secondhand smoke.

Question 2

Frozen sections can be placed in formalin until the pathologist can examine the specimen.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false.


deja

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Reply #1 on: Jul 18, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
To minimize the risk of cancer, patients should avoid cigarette smoke, high-fat diets, UV rays, and delaying medical treatment.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: F
Frozen sections are used for immediate diagnosis and should be placed in a container without any added preservative. Formalin or normal saline will alter the freezing process.


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