____ is extremely common in patients with diabetes.

A. Tooth decay
B. Excessive dental plaque formation
C. Gingival hyperplasia
D. Periodontal disease


Answer: D

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In Table XW0, a fourth-character value of 4 denotes _____

a. anatomical regions b. peripheral vein c. central vein d. percutaneous

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Manic-depressive episodes, also known as _________, are occurrences of an elevated mood alternating with depressive episodes

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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All the following are true about display station resolution, except that:

a. it refers to the maximum number of pixels that the screen can demonstrate. b. full display resolution is only possible if the digital and display systems have equal pixel capability. c. the technologist's display monitor has superior resolution compared to that used by the radiologist's. d. large matrix sizes produce better resolution than small matrix sizes.

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