Before surgery, a patient has a tube placed in his bladder to collect his urine. The medical term for a flexible tube inserted into the body is ________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
catheter
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Diseases that are transmitted primarily by _____ contact include ringworm, HIV/AIDS, the common cold, and influenza
A) direct B) horizontal C) indirect D) vertical
Certain infections increase the risk of some types of cancer. Name two of those infectious agents and what tissue is at risk
1. Human papillomavirus increases the risk for cancers of the cervix, penis, vagina, anus, and vulva. 2. Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C viruses increase the risk for liver cancer. 3. Epstein-Barr virus increases the risk for lymphoma and nasopharynx cancer. 4. Human herpesvirus 8 has been found in nearly all tumors in patients with Kaposi sarcoma. 5. Human T-lymphotrophic virus-1 has been linked to adult T-cell leukemia. 6. Helicobacter pylori increases the risk for gastric cancer.
Originally, abortion policy in the United States was dictated by
A. contemporary medical opinion. B. religious dogma. C. an individual's conscience. D. quickening
Physical therapy is primarily involved with a patient's activities of daily living
Indicate whether the statement is true or false