The opposite of abduction is:

A. extension
B. flexion
C. rotation
D. adduction


Answer: D

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Mrs. Whitley, a 61-year-old patient, calls the office this morning. She says she is afraid to drive to the office, because when she woke up this morning, her vision was "funny, like everything is wavering in front of my eyes." She is also seeing flashes of light and floaters. Which of the following statements is your best response to Mrs. Whitley?

A. "We all have episodes like this, Mrs. Whitley. It is just a part of growing older." B. "I can fit you in at 3:00 this afternoon. Please find a friend or relative to drive you here." C. "It's probably stress. Lie down and rest for a while, and if it doesn't improve, call me back." D. "Don't worry, Mrs. Whitley. It sounds like a visual migraine. It will go away soon." E. "Mrs. Whitley, please have someone drive you to the hospital immediately, or call 911."

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The ability of the flow cytometer to distinguish and quantitate subsets of lymphocytes is important in:

A. leukemias B. autoimmune diseases C. lymphomas D. all of the above

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The duties and responsibilities of a privacy compliance officer may include all of the following EXCEPT:

A) posting payments or making adjustments to patient accounts. B) answering questions about privacy regulations. C) explaining DNR orders to patients and their family members. D) data entry of patient demographics.

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Excessive edema to the entire body of the neonate may identify a condition known as ____________________, generalized subcutaneous edema accompanied by ascites, pleural effusions, and or pericardial effusions.

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

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