X-rays have been shown to have carcinogenic effects

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

True. Anything capable of causing cancer is called a "carcinogen." X-rays can cause cancer by a variety of mechanisms.

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When an ultrasound examination is coded for one or more gestational sacs, the patient:

A) is febrile. B) is anemic. C) has cancer. D) is pregnant.

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Which of the following is the likely cause of nonhydrostatic pulmonary edema?

a. Injury to the vascular endothelium and/or alveolar epithelium b. Abnormalities in intravascular hydrostatic pressures c. An influx of polymorphonuclear neutro-phils d. Medication overdose

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