Disease-causing organisms such as Salmonella and noroviruses are called ________.

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


pathogens

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The diagnostic workup included a carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) tumor marker. The CEA result was elevated. The nurse should anticipate the physician will order which of the following diagnostic tests related to the elevated CEA? Select all that apply. A) Testicular ultrasound B) Colonoscopy C) Mammogram D) Thyroid scan E) Brain CT

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Describe the five basic ways that people self-administer drugs, and explain their effects

What will be an ideal response?

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Which disease causes the lymph nodes and tonsils to become enlarged?

A) mononucleosis B) Lyme disease C) meningitis D) pneumonia

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According to the weight status and percentiles for children table, a child is considered at risk of overweight if he or she is

A) less than the 5th percentile. B) between the 5th percentile to less than the 85th percentile. C) between the 85th to less than the 95th percentile. D) equal to or greater than the 95th percentile.

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