Erythema is a stochastic effect of exposure to radiation

Indicate whether the statement is true or false


False. Erythema, or reddening of the skin, is expected to be more or less severe with an increase or decrease in radiation dose, respectively. When the severity of the change is dependent on the dose, the effect is called a "deterministic effect."

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A) Continuing education B) Distance education C) Recertification D) EMT training program

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The ____________________ period encompasses the time from the first day of the last menstrual period (LMP) to the start of true labor.

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

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Perhaps the most neglected area of fitness and wellness of firefighters is ____.

A. weight lifting B. core training C. cardiovascular fitness D. nutritional balance

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Which of the following terms refers to physicians who dispense medications to their own patients?

A. Prescriber pharmacy B. Point-of-care medication dispensing C. Prescriber pharmacy and Point-of-care medication dispensing D. None of these

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