One type of bone cancer, _____ sarcoma, arises in the bony tissue itself and frequently affects the ends of long bones, especially the knee

Fill in the blank with the right word.


Answer: osteogenic

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A prefix that means above is ________.

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

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A very ill client has been admitted to the hospital for testing for possible septic shock. The client reports light-headedness, dizziness, and tingling/numbness of the fingers and toes

The nurse understands that this is likely due to which physiological phenomenon? A) Decrease in cerebral blood flow B) Impaired alveolar ventilation C) Gain in bicarbonate D) Inability of the kidney to excrete the body's fixed acids

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Which of the following best describes the action of a thiazide diuretic?

a. It works on the distal tubules of the kidneys, causing increased excretion of water, sodium, chloride, and potassium. b. It works on the ascending loop of Henle. c. It increases the concentration of the plasma and fluid in the renal tubules. d. It works in the distal duct renal tubules to promote water and electrolyte excretion.

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Which term means new opening in the colon? ?

A) Tracheostomy B) Colostomy C) Colotomy D) Tracheotomy

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