An infection caused by a parasite is called a(n) ________.

A. outbreak
B. infestation
C. mordant
D. epidemic
E. pandemic


Answer: B

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The medical assistant should honor a request for copies of a patient record only after:

A) verifying the patient's/legal guardian's signature and date of the consent. B) receiving a court order. C) verifying the release of sensitive patient information such as AIDS or STDs. D) all of the above

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Which of the following diseases is transmitted through direct contact?

a. HIV b. Pertussis c. Hepatitis B d. Hepatitis C

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Intracranial hemorrhage is likely with amphetamine toxicity due to hypertension or cerebral vasculitis

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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The communication sites of neurons are called:

A. cholinergic neurons B. ganglions C. synapses D. synaptic clefts

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