Pregnant women with HIV infection

A. are not likely to transmit the virus to the fetus.
B. can reduce the risk of transmission to the baby by taking antiviral drugs.
C. get no benefit from being tested during pregnancy because the fetus will already be infected.
D. will not infect the fetus if the delivery is by cesarean section.


B. can reduce the risk of transmission to the baby by taking antiviral drugs.

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Your friend's grandfather is placed on a diuretic and counseled to eat lots of bananas and citrus fruits. Why?

A) Certain diuretics can cause potassium depletion and bananas and citrus fruits are rich in potassium. B) The vitamin C in the fruits will help prevent adverse reactions associated with diuretics. C) Eating fruit will help him avoid the constipation that is associated with many diuretics. D) Fruits are an important part of a healthy diet.

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National Board Certification for physical education teachers

A. is granted through SHAPE America. B. is automatic for teachers in some states. C. requires teachers to at least have three years of teaching. D. All of the above.

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