A tube from the brain to the abdomen that drains excessive cerebrospinal fluid is called a:

A. shunt.
B. G-tube.
C. CS tube.
D. cerebral bypass.


Ans: A. shunt.

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a. Periapical granuloma b. Aneurysmal bone cyst c. Nasopalatine canal cyst d. Globulomaxillary cyst e. Dermoid cyst

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The Child Dental Medical History Form provides information about patients ____________________ years of age or younger, including their dental and medical history and experiences

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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A. amino acids. B. fatty acids and glycerol. C. substances such as glucose and fructose. D. carbohydrates.

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The A section of SOAP documentation includes ________.

A. a description of treatment options B. data from the patient C. the diagnosis of impression of a patient's problem D. the plan of action E. data that comes from examination results and from the physician

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