Follow Up Vs Followup

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It is standard operating procedure to schedule a ________ appointment after such a serious surgery.

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This quiz tests understanding of follow-up procedures in medical contexts, focusing on postoperative care and continuous patient monitoring.

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I hate to ask you to ________ on this issue, but the surgeon needs some help with it.

Explanation
The phrase "follow up" means to continue or pursue a matter or issue further. In this context, the speaker is expressing reluctance in asking the person to "follow up" on the issue, indicating that they need their assistance in providing additional information or taking further action.

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A good doctor will always ________ with the consultants in a case.

Explanation
A good doctor will always follow up with the consultants in a case. This means that they will continue to communicate and collaborate with other healthcare professionals involved in the patient's care, even after the initial consultation or treatment. Following up ensures that all parties are informed of any changes or developments in the case, allowing for a comprehensive and coordinated approach to the patient's treatment and recovery. It also demonstrates the doctor's commitment to providing the best possible care by staying updated and seeking input from other experts in the field.

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4.

Thank you for your presentation! Do you mind if I ask you a few ________ questions?

Explanation
The answer "followup" is the correct answer because it directly relates to the question being asked. The speaker is thanking the presenter for their presentation and then asks if they can ask a few follow-up questions. "Followup" is a noun that refers to a subsequent action or event that occurs after something else, in this case, additional questions after the presentation.

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The doctor asked the patient to come back for a ________appointment to look into the matter more closely once the tests came back.

Explanation
The doctor asked the patient to come back for a follow-up appointment to look into the matter more closely once the tests came back. A follow-up appointment is necessary after the tests to discuss the results and any further steps that need to be taken. It allows the doctor to review the test results and provide appropriate treatment or advice based on the findings.

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Radiology will be performing a ________to the original sonogram.

Explanation
The word "followup" is the correct answer because it completes the sentence and makes it grammatically correct. In the context of radiology, a follow-up refers to a subsequent examination or procedure that is conducted to monitor the progress or changes in a patient's condition. Therefore, in this case, radiology will be performing a follow-up to the original sonogram, indicating that another examination or procedure will be done to track any developments or changes.

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Large numbers of unpaid bills are being written off without any ________.
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Should the patient require ________, please call my office.

Explanation
The phrase "Should the patient require [Blank], please call my office" indicates that there is a need for a specific action to be taken if the patient requires follow-up. This suggests that follow-up is the missing word in the sentence.

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All patients will ________ clinically for 4 months.

Explanation
The phrase "All patients will follow up clinically for 4 months" means that all patients will be monitored and evaluated regularly for a period of 4 months to assess their progress and any potential changes in their condition. This could involve regular check-ups, tests, and consultations with healthcare professionals to ensure that the patients are responding well to treatment and to detect any possible complications or relapses.

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10.

Additional ________ may be needed for further wound debridement.

Explanation
The sentence states that "additional [blank] may be needed for further wound debridement." The word "followup" is the correct answer because it suggests that further evaluation or monitoring of the wound is required. Follow-up appointments or assessments are often necessary to ensure proper healing and to determine if additional debridement is needed.

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She had no relapse during the 18 months’ of ________and results of lung function tests were normal.

Explanation
The word "followup" is the correct answer because it refers to the period of monitoring or continued observation after a certain event or treatment. In this context, it indicates that the person being referred to did not experience any relapse or deterioration in their condition during the 18-month period of follow-up. Additionally, the results of lung function tests were normal, further supporting the idea that the follow-up period was successful in ensuring the person's well-being.

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________ can be either a noun or an adjective that refers to a second meeting or other action that follows the first.

Explanation
"Followup" is a term that can function as both a noun and an adjective. As a noun, it refers to a second meeting or action that occurs after the initial one. As an adjective, it describes something that is related to or follows up on a previous event or action. Therefore, "followup" fits the description provided in the question.

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I think we should ________ on his suggestions for further surgery.

Explanation
The phrase "follow up" means to continue or pursue a course of action. In the given sentence, it suggests that the person believes it is necessary to continue or take into account the suggestions made by someone regarding further surgery. This implies that the person believes the suggestions are valuable and should be considered in the decision-making process.

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14.

To ________ with is another expression that means to check with a person about something.

Explanation
The phrase "follow up" means to check with a person about something. It implies taking further action or continuing a previous conversation or task. This could involve contacting someone for additional information, clarifications, or updates on a particular matter.

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This meeting is in ________to the one we had last month.

Explanation
The word "followup" correctly completes the sentence because it suggests that the current meeting is related to or a continuation of the one that took place last month. It implies that there was a previous discussion or action that needs further attention or discussion.

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In the ________study, researchers discovered substantial proof.

Explanation
In the follow-up study, researchers discovered substantial proof. This suggests that the initial study had already been conducted and the follow-up study was conducted to further investigate or confirm the findings. The follow-up study likely built upon the previous research and provided additional evidence or insights into the topic being studied.

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It is important to________as instructed to obtain the results of the ________study.

Explanation
To obtain the results of the study, it is important to "follow up" or "followup" as instructed. This means that one should continue or pursue any necessary actions or procedures as directed, ensuring that all necessary steps are taken to complete the study and obtain accurate results.

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Please have the nurse make ________calls to these patients regarding a ________.

Explanation
The nurse is being asked to make calls to these patients for a follow-up. The word "follow-up" is repeated twice in the sentence, indicating that the nurse should make follow-up calls to the patients.

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Follow Up Vs Followup

It is standard operating procedure to schedule a ________ appointment after such a serious surgery.

Quiz Preview

I hate to ask you to ________ on this issue, but the surgeon needs some help with it.

A good doctor will always ________ with the consultants in a case.

Thank you for your presentation! Do you mind if I ask you a few ________ questions?

The doctor asked the patient to come back for a ________appointment to look into the matter more closely once the tests came back.

Radiology will be performing a ________to the original sonogram.

Large numbers of unpaid bills are being written off without any ________.

Should the patient require ________, please call my office.

All patients will ________ clinically for 4 months.

Additional ________ may be needed for further wound debridement.

She had no relapse during the 18 months’ of ________and results of lung function tests were normal.

________ can be either a noun or an adjective that refers to a second meeting or other action that follows the first.

I think we should ________ on his suggestions for further surgery.

To ________ with is another expression that means to check with a person about something.

This meeting is in ________to the one we had last month.

In the ________study, researchers discovered substantial proof.

It is important toas instructed to obtain the results of the ****study.

Please have the nurse make calls to these patients regarding a .

Follow Up Vs Followup

It is standard operating procedure to schedule a ________ appointment after such a serious surgery.

Quiz Preview

I hate to ask you to ________ on this issue, but the surgeon needs some help with it.

A good doctor will always ________ with the consultants in a case.

Thank you for your presentation! Do you mind if I ask you a few ________ questions?

The doctor asked the patient to come back for a ________appointment to look into the matter more closely once the tests came back.

Radiology will be performing a ________to the original sonogram.

Large numbers of unpaid bills are being written off without any ________.

Should the patient require ________, please call my office.

All patients will ________ clinically for 4 months.

Additional ________ may be needed for further wound debridement.

She had no relapse during the 18 months’ of ________and results of lung function tests were normal.

________ can be either a noun or an adjective that refers to a second meeting or other action that follows the first.

I think we should ________ on his suggestions for further surgery.

To ________ with is another expression that means to check with a person about something.

This meeting is in ________to the one we had last month.

In the ________study, researchers discovered substantial proof.

It is important to________as instructed to obtain the results of the ________study.

Please have the nurse make ________calls to these patients regarding a ________.

It is important toas instructed to obtain the results of the ****study.

Please have the nurse make calls to these patients regarding a .