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Quiz: Do you know your medical symbols?

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Do you know the difference between a caduceus and the Cup of Hygieia? Or the Rx and the Staff of Asklepios?

You may have been a nurse for a decade, but do you know where these historical symbols come from?

Test your savvy (then get some answers!) with our three minute quiz.

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