Which of the following are the leading causes of death for those aged 55+?

A. Injury, homicide, suicide, cancer, heart disease, HIV, congenital anomalies, stroke
B. Injuries, cancer, congenital anomalies, homicide
C. Unintentional injury, cancer, heart disease, suicide
D. Heart disease, cancer, stroke


Answer: D

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Determine the percentage of occupancy for the year to two decimal places.St. John's HospitalJanuary - February (non-leap year)Inpatient service days = 2500, Bed count = 50March - MayInpatient service days = 4518, Bed count = 55June - AugustInpatient service days = 5225, Bed count = 60September - DecemberInpatient service days = 4857, Bed count = 45

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

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When getting a medical history from a patient, you refer to him as Mr. Adamo. He stops you and asks you to call him Robert. You should:

A) call him Robert. B) continue to address him as Mr. Adamo. C) avoid calling him by his name. D) ask family members how they would like him addressed.

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The treatment of choice for severe Plasmodium falciparum is:

A) doxycycline B) primaquine C) quinine D) chloroquine

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