A 57-year-old male farmer sees his physician complaining of fever, night sweats, and lethargy that come and go over the past three months. The patient's history reveals that he raises sheep for wool and meat and goats for milk
The physician suspects undulant fever. What is the optimal specimen(s) for culture of this suspected organism?
A) Lymph node biopsy
B) Blood
C) Bone marrow
D) All of the above
E) B and C
D
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Which of the following statements regarding radiation injury is FALSE?
a. The smaller the area of tissue exposure, the greater damage to the individual. b. The greater the dose, the more severe the probable biological event. c. The rate at which the radiation is absorbed may determine which biological effects occur. d. A given dose may produce fewer biologic effects if the cells have a chance to recover.
Short-term goals are actions and accomplishments intended to be realized within:
a. 1–3 years. b. 3–5 years. c. 5–7 years. d. 7–10 years.
Examples of types of oral medications include_________________, _________________, or _____________________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
One kilogram equals:
A) 2 pounds. B) 2.3 pounds. C) 2.2 pounds. D) 2.1 pounds.