Clinical manifestations that may be related to scleroderma are clustered into a syndrome called "CREST." What does the "R" in CREST stand for?
A) Raynaud's phenomenon
B) Reye's syndrome
C) Rhinitis
D) Renal failure
Ans: A
Feedback: The "R" in CREST stands for Raynaud's phenomenon.
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A. 0.015 mL B. 1.5 mL C. 0.15 mL D. 15 mL