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Epidemiologist Dr. Mandel is looking at the prevalence of prostate cancer in men ages 40-70 who have limited access to health care facilities in the Northeast region of the United States.
 
  To perform an initial screen for prostate cancer, Dr. Mandel should perform which type of blood test?
 
  a. prostate gram negative protein c. prostate specific antibody
  b. prostate gram positive protein d. prostate specific antigen

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During a routine physical, Bob's physician diagnosis Bob with a varicocele. Bob's physician is likely to recommend which type of treatment?
 
  a. Take Aleve or Motrin
  b. Have the testicle containing the varicocele removed.
  c. Prescribe radiation therapy.
  d. Prescribe chemotherapy.


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zhanghao

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

ANS: D

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A


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Reply #2 on: Jun 18, 2018
Thank you!


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