The combining form that means sigmoid colon is ________.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


Answer: sigmoid/o

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radioiodine therapy : Treatment for a thyroid tumor that involves the use of radioactive __________ that targets cells within the thyroid gland and destroys them

Fill in the missing word in the definition for the key term.

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A client with a diagnosis of liver cirrhosis secondary to alcohol abuse has a distended abdomen as a result of fluid accumulation in his peritoneal cavity (ascites). Which of the following pathophysiologic processes contributes to this third spacing?

A) Abnormal increase in transcellular fluid volume B) Increased capillary colloidal osmotic pressure C) Polydipsia D) Impaired hormonal control of fluid volume

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What are three examples of skill- related physical, and what does each mean?

What will be an ideal response?

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What is most true of "pseudo-hunger"??

A) ?It builds gradually, unrelated to time. B) ?It develops suddenly, eating leads to satisfaction. C) ?It builds gradually, strikes below the neck. D) ?It develops suddenly, persists despite fullness. E) ?It builds gradually, strikes above the neck.

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