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A physician says, Most people know that AIDS leaves people open to deadly infections, but few are aware that cognitive impairment may be the first sign of HIV infection or AIDS. In serious cases, a diagnosis of AIDS delirium complex (ADC) is made. Prevalence of ADC among persons with HIV infection is between 30 to 40 percent in Western countries. Recently, medications have proven to improve symptoms of ADC once they develop.. What about the physician's comments is correct?
 
  a. Cognitive impairment may be the first sign of HIV infection or AIDS.
 b. In serious cases, a diagnosis of AIDS delirium complex (ADC) is made.
 c. Medications have proven to improve symptoms of ADC.
 d. Prevalence of ADC among persons with HIV infection is between 30 to 40 percent in Western countries.

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Skip undergoes a surgical procedure in which electrodes are implanted in his brain to reduce his tremors and other motor disturbances. Which disorder is being treated?
 
  a. Huntington's disease
 b. Cerebral vascular disorder
  c. Parkinson's disease
 d. Alzheimer's disease


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Reply #1 on: Jun 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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Answer to Question 2

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mynx

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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