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Healthcare Career Terms — Unit test

Question 8 • Medical Terminology - EL3620 A

Which of the following abbreviations would most likely be used to document a patient experiencing a build-up of mucus in their body?

Answer
C
CF
C
CHF
C
CAD
C
CA

Explanation

CF stands for cystic fibrosis, a condition that can cause thick, sticky mucus to build up in the body. CHF refers to congestive heart failure, CAD to coronary artery disease, and CA commonly to cancer; these do not specifically describe mucus buildup.

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