Sometimes cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) must be obtained for testing. The procedure to do this is commonly known as a spinal tap, but what is the correct medical term and abbreviation?
A) magnetic resonance imaging, MRI
B) positron emission tomography, PET
C) lumbar puncture, LP
D) craniotomy, CT
C
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The combining form sphygm/o- means "________."
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
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What percentage of Americans exercises regularly?
a. less than 20 percent b. less than 10 percent c. nearly 25 percent d. nearly 30 percent e. only 5 percent
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Which one of the following does not describe distress?
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