What is the top infectious disease killer worldwide?

a. Lung cancer
b. Pulmonary tuberculosis (TB)
c. COPD
d. Pneumonia


Answer: b. Pulmonary tuberculosis (TB)

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A) Medicare Part A B) Medicare Part B C) Medicare Part C D) Medicare Part D

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Russian current is not a good choice for treating opens wounds because it

A) is a monophasic waveform B) can only be used with low intensity C) can only be used with high intensity D) is a biphasic waveform

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Anticholinergics are used in treating asthma because they:

a. Inhibit the production of secretions by blocking the effects of the parasympathetic nervous system b. Stimulate bronchodilation through beta2 effects c. Cause sympathetic activity by binding at cholinergic receptor sites d. Relax bronchial muscle due to an effect similar to the xanthine bronchodilators

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In stage I of a general adaptation syndrome, a person:

a. experiences "burnout." c. begins to cope. b. experiences "fight or flight." d. experiences physical illness.

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