Which type of metal is most frequently used in radiographic equipment for tube filtration?

copper
rhodium
molybdenum
aluminum


aluminum

Rationale: Aluminum is the choice metal as it is sturdy, inexpensive, and is able to remove low energy x-rays while maintaining the beam intensity.

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a. The level of pressure support is directly proportional to the peak inspiratory pres-sure. b. The rise time is adjusted automatically to optimize volume delivery. c. Volume targeting is provided with pres-sure-controlled ventilation. d. Pressure-targeted breaths are provided to minimize risk of barotrauma.

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The trade name of sulconazole is:

A) Oxistat® B) Monistat® C) Exelderm® D) Tinactin®

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A disease or condition that can easily be transmitted from one individual to another is called 

A. allergic. B. contagious. C. resistant. D. symptomatic.

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What do the kidneys do during the hypoxic ventilatory? response?

A) Shut down
B) Function normally
C) Decrease the removal of bicarbonate
D) Increase the removal of bicarbonate

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