Which of the following thrives in an environment rich in sugar, so individuals with dia-betes mellitus easily contract infections such as thrush, jock itch, athlete's foot, and ringworm?

a. Fungi
b. Viruses
c. Protozoa
d. Prions


ANS: A

Health Professions

You might also like to view...

Telephone books remain a popular form of advertising for businesses today

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Health Professions

What percentage of patients who have HAPE do not develop AMS first?

a. 10 percent b. 20 percent c. 40 percent d. 50 percent

Health Professions

Which category of protected health information requires a specific signed release?

a. Workers’ compensation treatment records b. Information to fulfill a court order c. Psychotherapy notes d. All of the above

Health Professions

Which of the following office procedures should be followed if the physician is not in the office when an emergency phone call comes in? 

A. Make an appointment as soon as possible B. Instruct the patient to call another physician C. Instruct the caller to dial 911 for an ambulance D. take a detailed history of the patient's symptoms E. Tell the patient the physician will call back as soon as possible

Health Professions