An insect or animal that transmits an infection or disease is referred to as:

a vehicle
a vector
a vomer
a fomite


a vector

Rationale: A vector is an insect or animal that transmits an infection. Examples could be fleas, ticks, or mosquitoes.

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a. Choose techniques that stimulate sympathetic response, use ice to relieve inflam-mation, and play music to distract the client. b. Choose techniques that are relaxing, keep client warm, and avoid aggressive tech-niques. c. Choose techniques that are relaxing, use aromatherapy, and keep the client talk-ing. d. Use deep pressure to focus the client, use aromatherapy, and ask the client not to talk.

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The statute of ________ is the state law that sets a time limit on when someone can legally file a collection suit on a past-due account.

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

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The four main sources of drugs are ____________________________________________, ____________________________________________, ____________________________________________, and ____________________________________________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Give Dilaudid 100 milligrams IM from a vial that is labeled 50 milligrams per milliliter every 12 hours. Give ________

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

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