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1. Sandra was admitted through the emergency department for a suspected bleeding ulcer. Her symptoms included gastralgia, dyspepsia, and hematemesis. What is the suffix that would tell you that she had been vomiting?

2. Cathy, a 60-year-old woman, has been diagnosed with a stone in her left ureter. Why is this a potentially serious condition?



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Final answer:

The suffix indicating vomiting is -emesis, and a stone in the ureter can lead to serious complications.


Explanation:

Suffix: The suffix indicating vomiting is '-emesis,' so in Sandra's case, her symptom of vomiting is referred to as 'hematemesis,' which means vomiting blood.

Potentially Serious Condition: A stone in the ureter, especially in an older individual like Cathy, can lead to serious complications such as hydronephrosis (swelling of the kidney due to blocked urine flow), infection, and renal failure if not promptly treated.


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