A suffix that means to fuse is ________.

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


Answer: -desis

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A) Proper handwashing to decrease amount of Pseudomonas growing on the hands B) Wiping from front to back to prevent Escherichia coli contamination of the urethra C) Wearing gloves when wiping perineum after defecation to prevent Staphylococcus aureus infection D) Washing hands prior to inserting a tampon to minimize the risk of group B Streptococcus

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The ________ acts as a lid to prevent aspiration of food into the trachea

A) glottis B) epiglottis C) cricoid D) hilum

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A medical term that means slow movement is ________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Which drug is NOT a synthetic opiate?

a. Demerol b. Percodan c. Methaqualone d. Darvon

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