A(n) ________ infestation can cause anal itching, as well as nighttime restlessness due to anal itching.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


pinworm

While the infected person is sleeping, female pinworms leave the intestine and lay their eggs on the skin surrounding the anus.

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A loss of the eyeball's integrity is called a(n) ____.

A. socket crumple B. rotational malocclusion C. orbital blowout D. globe rupture

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________, or low blood pressure, is an abnormal condition in which a person's blood pressure is much lower than usual, generally below 90/60 mmHg.

A. Hypotension B. Anemia C. Diabetes D. Hypertension

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What organization was founded in 2007 that continues their pursuit to raise awareness of the need for dose reduction protocols by promoting pediatric-specified scan protocols to be used for both radiology and nonradiology users of CT?

a. U.S. Food and Drug Administration b. Alliance for Radiation Safety in Pediatric Imaging. c. American Registry of Radiologic Technologists d. The Joint Commission

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The ________ is the most superficial layer of skin and is made up of many layers of tightly packed cells. 

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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