Cellulitis is an inflammation of connective tissues in skin caused by ____. 

A. a virus
B. bacteria
C. a fungus
D. a worm
E. lice


B. bacteria
Cellulitis is caused by staphylococcal and streptococcal bacteria.

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The MOST common trigger of severe allergic reactions other than injected penicillin in the United States is/are:

a. Hymenoptera stings b. Snake bites c. Food poisoning d. Jellyfish sting

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The signs of ____, an extremely contagious viral illness that has no cure, include small, raised bumps that appear on the infected person's body and face.

A. tularemia B. smallpox C. botulism D. plague

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Which of the following is a contributing factor in the increase in medical emergencies in the dental setting?

A. Decreasing age of the population B. Advances in healthcare C. Advances in dentistry D. None of the above

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During the adjudication process, if there are problems during the automated review, the claim is pulled for

A. suspension. B. determination. C. development. D. pending status.

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