The general term meaning joint inflammation is ________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
arthritis
Arthritis is a general term that means joint inflammation.
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A patient has an increased red count, hemoglobin, and hematocrit. Which of the following features points to secondary polycythemia over polycythemia vera?
a. Increased white count b. Increased red cell mass c. Bone marrow erythroid hyperplasia d. Decreased arterial oxygen saturation
On a radiograph, an amalgam tattoo may appear as a(n):
a. radiolucency. b. radiopacity. c. bluish-colored irregularity. d. overhang.
An outpatient facility includes which of the following?
A. ambulatory care center B. a hospital emergency room C. same-day surgery center D. all of these