Most causes of encephalitis are which of the following?
a. Bacterial
b. Viral
c. Fungal
d. Toxoid
ANS: B
Most causes of encephalitis are viral, not bacterial, fungal, or toxoid.
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A) "He needs to get a medical alert identification." B) "I will need to discuss this with his caregivers." C) "A product's label indicates whether it is latex-free." D) "He must avoid all contact with latex."
How do psychotropic drugs work? (Mark all that apply.)
A) By affecting a client's psychiatric viewpoint B) By affecting a client's psychiatric function C) By affecting a client's behavior D) By affecting a client's experience E) By affecting a client's psychiatric desires