The most highly radiosensitive blood cell is the:

lymphocyte
erythrocyte
neutrophil
RBC


lymphocyte

Rationale: Lymphocytes have a short life span of only 24 hours. Low doses of radiation will depress the number of circulating lymphocytes responsible for producing antibodies.

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The ethical decision-making model is best thought of as a:

A) Linear process B) Circular process C) Perpetual process D) Logical process

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A storage form of iron is:

a. Pappenheimer bodies b. Hemoglobin c. Ferritin d. Transferrin

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External respiration is the intake of oxygen and elimination of carbon dioxide via the lungs

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Which publication is an official listing of all of the drugs approved by the FDA?

a. Medical Letter on Drugs and Therapeutics b. National Patient Safety Goals c. American Hospital Formulary Service (AHFS) Index d. National Formulary (NF)

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