If a comprehensive metabolic panel reveals any abnormality, it is recommended that patients fast for ________ hours before more specific testing.
A. 8
B. 10
C. 12
D. 14
Answer: C
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
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A) subscapularis B) supraspinatus C) teres minor D) deltoid
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