Which of the following pathogens is primarily implicated in oral fungal infections?

a. Candida albicans
b. Streptococcus mutans
c. Clostridium difficule
d. Actinobacillus actinomycetemcomitans


a. The primary yeast implicated in oral infections is Candida albicans, which is seen as thrush (acute psuedomembranous candidiasis) and candidial esophagitis.

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Which of the following basic procedures for aseptic technique is in the category "garbing up"?

A) Put on face/eye masks. B) Rinse off all soap and residue. C) Swab all rubber tops with alcohol. D) Carefully add diluent to the powdered vial.

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CHOOSE ALL THAT APPLY. A good research question is one that is…

a. Focused b. Measureable c. Complex d. Academic e. Ordered

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The Role Delineation Study was developed by the:

A) AMA. B) AAMA. C) ABHES. D) AMT.

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Which of the following is a characteristic of Medicaid?

A. It is an insurance program for low-income, blind, and disabled patients. B. It is a health cost assistance program. C. Rules are the same from state to state. D. Patients are enrolled automatically. E. It provides health benefits to people aged 65 and older.

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