It is determined that a patient has silicosis. What profession is he most likely to have worked at?
a. Foundry worker
b. Talc manufacturer employee
c. Carpenter
d. Miller
ANS: A
Occupations that commonly involve exposure to silica include mining, tunneling, sandblasting, and foundry work.
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