MrsJeanne Smith Had a DEXA Scan to Determine If She

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Multiple Choice

Mrs.Jeanne Smith had a DEXA scan to determine if she had ________.

• A)breast cancer
• B)kidney stones
• C)gallstones
• D)osteoporosis

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Definitions:

Histoplasmosis

A fungal infection resulting from inhalation of spores, primarily found in bird and bat droppings.

Inflammation

The body's biological response to harmful stimuli, characterized by redness, heat, swelling, pain, and sometimes loss of function.

Pericardium

The membranous sac that covers the heart.

Meninges

Protective membranes that cover the brain and spinal cord, comprising the dura mater, arachnoid mater, and pia mater.