Which of the following patients is least likely to experience a severe RSV infection?

a. A 6-month-old recently diagnosed with cystic fibrosis
b. A 3-month-old who was born prematurely
c. A 2-year-old undergoing chemotherapy for leukemia
d. A 3-year-old with no siblings


D
Of the situations listed, a normal 3-year-old child is the least likely to have a severe RSV infection. All of the other situations involve a child with a preexisting medical condition that could result in a severe case of RSV.

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General anesthetics are contraindicated if a patient has taken which of the following within 14 days?

A. Anticonvulsants B. MAO inhibitors C. Alcohol D. Cimetidine

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A characteristic of a mutual agreement is that ________.

A. the patient is billed for payment in full monthly, but may make whatever payment is possible B. the physician and the patient agree on how much each month's payment will be C. finance charges are always applied D. it is generally set up by a collection agency E. it is never regulated by the Truth in Lending Act

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a. quality factor. b. effective dose. c. equivalent dose. d. integral dose.

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