All of the Following Terms Are Matched with the Correct

question 55

Multiple Choice

All of the following terms are matched with the correct definition EXCEPT:

• A)graft versus host disease: complication of bone marrow transplantation in which lymphoid cells from donated tissue attack the recipient and cause damage to skin, liver, GI tract, and other tissues.
• B)Hodgkin's disease: a type of lymphatic cancer, also called lymphoma.
• C)polymyositis: disorder that causes slow onset of muscle weakness and pain and progresses to affect muscles of the neck, shoulders, back, and hip.
• D)transplant rejection: antibodies present in transfused blood react to the RBCs in the recipient's blood, or antibodies in the recipient's blood react to RBCs in the transfused blood.

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Definitions:

Dyspnea

Difficulty in breathing or shortness of breath, often indicative of a medical condition.

Mercury Sphygmomanometers

Blood pressure measurement devices that use mercury in a column to indicate pressure and are known for their accuracy.

Head Circumference

A measurement around the largest part of the head, usually taken to monitor brain growth in infants and children.

Abdominal Girth

The measurement around the abdomen at a specific point, typically used to monitor or assess abdominal swelling or distention.