Often a multidisciplinary approach is used in the study of pollutants. In addition to toxicology and epidemiology, a number of other sciences help us understand pollutants that travel in air, water, and soil. Some of these other teams include
1. Physicians, physical therapists, and occupational therapists
2. Pharmacologists, radiologists, and gastroenterologists
3. Nurse practitioners, nurse midwives, and certified registered nurse anesthetists
4. Geologists, meteorologists, and chemists
ANS: 4
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A. Avoid salt substitutes. B. Be sure to take this medication with food. C. Avoid aspirin or aspirin-containing products while on this medication. D. Do not take this medication if your pulse rate is below 74 beats/min.
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Which produces antibodies?
a. Phagocytes b. Hormones c. Insulin d. Lymphocytes