A medical term that means puncture pleura to withdraw fluid is ________.

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


pleurocentesis

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1. Abbreviations are an important part of learning medical terminology. 2. A History and Physical is written each time a specialist evaluates a patient. 3. Ancillary Reports are written by the anesthesiologist and surgeon. 4. A Pathologist's Report gives the results of the examination of tissue removed from a patient. 5. The results from the lab and X-rays are given in a Diagnostic Report.

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Rejection of transplanted organs may be prevented by the use of _________.

a.  antithyroid therapies b.  sulfonylurea c.  antidiabetics d.  corticosteroids

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________ is the most common cause of skin infections. (Provide the full name for this answer.)

What will be an ideal response?

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Which of the following risk factors is most strongly associated with adolescent drug use?

A. rebelliousness B. hyperactivity C. nervousness D. academic failure

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