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An abnormal decrease in the size of a muscle is:
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Atrophy
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An abnormal decrease in the size of a muscle is:
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Atrophy
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The cell from which a muscle develops is a(n)
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Myoblast
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The cell from which a muscle develops is a(n)
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Myoblast
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The abbreviation for right ear is
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AD
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The abbreviation for right ear is
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AD
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An otoscope is used to
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Inspect the exterior ear canal
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An otoscope is used to
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Inspect the exterior ear canal
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This procedure is used to puncture the chest and remove fluid
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Thoracentesis
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This procedure is used to puncture the chest and remove fluid
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Thoracentesis
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Which of the following laboratory tests would be abnormal for a patient with anemia?
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Hematocrit and hemoglobin
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Which of the following laboratory tests would be abnormal for a patient with anemia?
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Hematocrit and hemoglobin
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Hyperthyroidism may be treated by which medical specialist?
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Endocrinologist
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Hyperthyroidism may be treated by which medical specialist?
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Endocrinologist
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An abnormal increase in total number of white blood cells is called
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Leukocytosis
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An abnormal increase in total number of white blood cells is called
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Leukocytosis
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The term for extremely rapid breathing is
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Hyperpnea
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The term for extremely rapid breathing is
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Hyperpnea
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Which of the following suffixes refers to pain?
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-algia
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Which of the following suffixes refers to pain?
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-algia
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A suffix used to denote a surgical repair is
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-plasty
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A suffix used to denote a surgical repair is
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-plasty
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A mammogram is a radiograph of the
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Breast
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A mammogram is a radiograph of the
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Breast
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The term alopecia is synonymous with
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Baldness
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The term alopecia is synonymous with
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Baldness
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Another term for chewing is
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Mastication
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Another term for chewing is
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Mastication
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A nevus in the antecubital area is a
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Mole on the inside of the elbow
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A nevus in the antecubital area is a
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Mole on the inside of the elbow
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An inflammation of a joint is called
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Arthritis
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An inflammation of a joint is called
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Arthritis
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Fat is the main component of
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Adipose Tissue
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Fat is the main component of
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Adipose Tissue
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The study of the cause of disease is referred to as
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Pathology
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The study of the cause of disease is referred to as
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Pathology
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The main function of the olfactory nerve is
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Smelling
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The main function of the olfactory nerve is
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Smelling
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An oopherectomy is a surgical procedure performed on the
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Ovaries
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An oopherectomy is a surgical procedure performed on the
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Ovaries
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The medical specialty that is involved with diseases and treatment of the male and female urinary system is
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Urology
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The medical specialty that is involved with diseases and treatment of the male and female urinary system is
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Urology
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This diagnostic procedure allows for visualization of the urinary balder.
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Cystoscopy
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This diagnostic procedure allows for visualization of the urinary balder.
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Cystoscopy
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The correct medical term for hives is
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Urticaria
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The correct medical term for hives is
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Urticaria
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The membrane that surrounds the heart is the
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Pericardium
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The membrane that surrounds the heart is the
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Pericardium
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A mucous membrane
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Lines body cavities that open to the outside
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A mucous membrane
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Lines body cavities that open to the outside
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The ventral region of the body is described as
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Anterior
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The ventral region of the body is described as
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Anterior
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The body cavity that contains the intestines is the
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Abdominal
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The body cavity that contains the intestines is the
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Abdominal
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Movement of a body part toward the midline of the body is
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Adduction
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Movement of a body part toward the midline of the body is
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Adduction
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The plane that divides the body into front and back halves is
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Frontal
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The plane that divides the body into front and back halves is
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Frontal
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Reye’s syndrome
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Can follow a viral illness in children
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Reye’s syndrome
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Can follow a viral illness in children
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The vertebrae located in the lower back are the
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Lumbar
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The vertebrae located in the lower back are the
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Lumbar
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This acute infectious skin disease is caused by staphylococci.
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Impetigo
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This acute infectious skin disease is caused by staphylococci.
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Impetigo
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The bone located in the posterior of the skull is the
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Occipital
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The bone located in the posterior of the skull is the
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Occipital
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The type of bone fracture in which the bone is bent and partially broken is a
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Greenstick fracture
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The type of bone fracture in which the bone is bent and partially broken is a
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Greenstick fracture
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The peripheral nervous system is composed of how many pairs of spinal nerves?
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31
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The peripheral nervous system is composed of how many pairs of spinal nerves?
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31
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The pons and medulla make up the
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Brainstem
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The pons and medulla make up the
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Brainstem
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The failure of bone marrow to produce red blood cells results in which type of anemia?
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Aplastic
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The failure of bone marrow to produce red blood cells results in which type of anemia?
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Aplastic
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Protrusion of a part of the stomach through the esophageal opening in the diaphragm is a(n)
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Hiatal hernia
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Protrusion of a part of the stomach through the esophageal opening in the diaphragm is a(n)
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Hiatal hernia
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Another name for the tympanic membrane is the
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Eardrum
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Another name for the tympanic membrane is the
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Eardrum
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The largest artery in the body is the
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Aorta
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The largest artery in the body is the
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Aorta
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The sinoatrial node
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Is the pacemaker of the heart
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The sinoatrial node
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Is the pacemaker of the heart
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An x-ray taken to confirm a fracture of the distal forearm would include the
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Radius and ulna
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An x-ray taken to confirm a fracture of the distal forearm would include the
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Radius and ulna
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Which of the following demonstrates an involuntary muscle action?
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All of the above
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Which of the following demonstrates an involuntary muscle action?
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All of the above
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Which of the following organs is located in the right upper quadrant?
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Liver
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Which of the following organs is located in the right upper quadrant?
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Liver
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Which of the following nerves stimulates the diaphragm?
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Phrenic
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Which of the following nerves stimulates the diaphragm?
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Phrenic
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An abnormal lateral curvature of the spine if known as
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Scoliosis
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An abnormal lateral curvature of the spine if known as
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Scoliosis
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The alpha cells in the pancreas are responsible for the production of
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Glucagon
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The alpha cells in the pancreas are responsible for the production of
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Glucagon
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The surgical removal of the gallbladder is
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Cholecystectomy
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The surgical removal of the gallbladder is
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Cholecystectomy
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Which of the following cranial nerves is involved in blindness?
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Optic
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Which of the following cranial nerves is involved in blindness?
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Optic
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The number of permanent teeth is
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32
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The number of permanent teeth is
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32
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Legally, a physician
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May refuse to accept a patient if he or she chooses
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Legally, a physician
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May refuse to accept a patient if he or she chooses
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An itinerary
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Is a detailed outline of a trip
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An itinerary
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Is a detailed outline of a trip
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Professionalism may best be displayed by
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Staying calm when dealing with angry patients
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Professionalism may best be displayed by
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Staying calm when dealing with angry patients
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The ability to imagine taking the place of the patient and accepting the patient’s behavior is
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Empathy
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The ability to imagine taking the place of the patient and accepting the patient’s behavior is
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Empathy
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The patient’s medical record belongs to
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The physician
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The patient’s medical record belongs to
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The physician
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A breast mass is found in a woman whose mother and sister have died of breast cancer. She cancels her next three follow-up appointments. Which defense mechanism is she using?
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Denial
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A breast mass is found in a woman whose mother and sister have died of breast cancer. She cancels her next three follow-up appointments. Which defense mechanism is she using?
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Denial
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Personality differences are due to
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All of the above
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Personality differences are due to
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All of the above
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Which of the following is not a characteristic desirable is a medical assistant?
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Impatience
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Which of the following is not a characteristic desirable is a medical assistant?
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Impatience
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Which of the following is not an example of stereotyping?
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Young children react differently to stressful situations
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Which of the following is not an example of stereotyping?
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Young children react differently to stressful situations
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To release medical information
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The patient must sign a release form
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To release medical information
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The patient must sign a release form
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Which of the following should be reported to the health department?
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Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)
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Which of the following should be reported to the health department?
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Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)
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Which of the following is an example of objective data?
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Vital signs
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Which of the following is an example of objective data?
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Vital signs
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Which of the following telephone calls should be given immediately to the physician?
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Another physician
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Which of the following telephone calls should be given immediately to the physician?
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Another physician
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In Maslow’s hierarchy of needs, the need to be loved and fee from loneliness is a
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Social need
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In Maslow’s hierarchy of needs, the need to be loved and fee from loneliness is a
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Social need
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If a patient refuses consent to treatment, the medical assistant should
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Delay treatment and inform or consult with the physician
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If a patient refuses consent to treatment, the medical assistant should
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Delay treatment and inform or consult with the physician
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An enforceable contract contains
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All of the above
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An enforceable contract contains
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All of the above
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The opposite of anterior is
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Posterior
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The opposite of anterior is
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Posterior
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Informed consent includes which of the following elements?
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All of the above
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Informed consent includes which of the following elements?
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All of the above
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All of the following are reasons for revoking a physician’s license except
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Providing atypical care
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All of the following are reasons for revoking a physician’s license except
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Providing atypical care
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The control center of a cell is
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Nucleus
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The control center of a cell is
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Nucleus
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Subcutaneous tissue
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All of the above
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Subcutaneous tissue
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All of the above
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Which of the following is not a bone of the lower extremity?
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Humerus
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Which of the following is not a bone of the lower extremity?
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Humerus
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The muscle in the upper extremity that is used as an injection site is the
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Deltoid
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The muscle in the upper extremity that is used as an injection site is the
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Deltoid
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The pacemaker of the heart is the
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Sinoatrial node
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The pacemaker of the heart is the
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Sinoatrial node
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Gas exchange in the lungs takes place in the
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Alveoli
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Gas exchange in the lungs takes place in the
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Alveoli
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The liver
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All of the above
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The liver
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All of the above
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The fertilized ovum implants into the
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Endometrium
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The fertilized ovum implants into the
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Endometrium
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In the male, testosterone is produced in the
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Testes
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In the male, testosterone is produced in the
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Testes
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The largest portion of the brain is the
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Cerebrum
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The largest portion of the brain is the
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Cerebrum
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There are ____ pairs of spinal nerves.
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31
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There are ____ pairs of spinal nerves.
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31
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Gustatory receptors are located in the
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Mouth
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Gustatory receptors are located in the
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Mouth
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Insulin
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Decreases blood sugar levels
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Insulin
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Decreases blood sugar levels
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A decrease in the total number of white blood cells is called
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Leukopenia
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A decrease in the total number of white blood cells is called
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Leukopenia
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The abbreviation meaning immediately is
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stat
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The abbreviation meaning immediately is
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stat
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The physician is legally obligated to report
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All of the above
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The physician is legally obligated to report
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All of the above
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The prefix brady- denotes
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Slow
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The prefix brady- denotes
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Slow
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The opposite of superficial is
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Deep
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The opposite of superficial is
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Deep
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An authorization in advance to withdraw artificial life support is
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An advanced directive
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An authorization in advance to withdraw artificial life support is
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An advanced directive
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Unconsciously avoiding the reality of an unpleasant event is
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Denial
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Unconsciously avoiding the reality of an unpleasant event is
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Denial
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“Tell me more about it” is an example of
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An open-ended statement
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“Tell me more about it” is an example of
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An open-ended statement
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The study of the cause of disease is
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Etiology
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The study of the cause of disease is
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Etiology
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Nonverbal communication may be conveyed by
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All of the above
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Nonverbal communication may be conveyed by
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All of the above
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Bulimia is
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An eating disorder
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Bulimia is
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An eating disorder
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A cerebral vascular accident can also be called a(n)
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Stroke
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A cerebral vascular accident can also be called a(n)
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Stroke
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Rubeola is
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Measles
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Rubeola is
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Measles
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A sexually transmitted disease caused by a protozoal infestation is
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Trichomoniasis
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A sexually transmitted disease caused by a protozoal infestation is
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Trichomoniasis
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An electrolyte that has an important influence on the activity of the heart muscle is
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Potassium
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An electrolyte that has an important influence on the activity of the heart muscle is
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Potassium
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Which of the following respiratory disorders is characterized by a loss of lung capacity?
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Emphysema
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Which of the following respiratory disorders is characterized by a loss of lung capacity?
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Emphysema
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The type of membrane that lines cavities of the body to the outside is
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Mucous
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The type of membrane that lines cavities of the body to the outside is
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Mucous
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Another name for an open fracture is a
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Compound fracture
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Another name for an open fracture is a
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Compound fracture
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