An unusual increase in a disease should be investigated. Epidemiologic clues that may signal a bioterrorism attack include
1. A large number of cases of the flu
2. A case of cholera following a trip to India by a local politician
3. Dengue fever in a group of students who just returned from a mission trip
4. Unusual illness in a population
ANS: 4
Unusual illness in a population should trigger an investigation.
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A) Take medication at bedtime. B) Monitor blood pressure. C) Do not take over-the-counter (OTC) drugs without talking to physician. D) Report double vision right away E) Reduce tyramine intake
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A) physical abuse. B) emotional abuse. C) sexual abuse. D) neglect.
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a. is contraindicated b. should be increased c. should be decreased d. will not change
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