The swelling in the neck from an enlarged thyroid is called a(n):

A. Graves' disease.
B. goiter.
C. cretinism.
D. myxedema.


Answer: B

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

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You are performing a Caldwell projection for facial bones projection on an elderly patient who is extremely kyphotic. The patient is unable to extend his chin, so the GML is left perpendicular to the IR. What angle should be applied?

A. 5° caudal B. 15° caudal C. 25° caudal D. 32° caudal

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If a person claiming to be a patient's attorney calls to request information from the patient's medical record, you should:

A) provide it promptly B) refuse to provide it C) verify that the attorney is authorized to receive it and provide it promptly D) verify that the attorney is authorized to receive it and offer to call them back

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Which of the following is a historical factor that can lead to intraventricular hemorrhage?

A) birth asphyxia B) hypernatremia C) acidosis D) shock

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