You are treating a patient who has a productive cough and who reports weight loss, loss of appetite, weakness, night sweats, and fever. Which of the following diseases is MOST likely the cause of these signs and symptoms?

A) Hepatitis B
B) Pneumonia
C) AIDS
D) Tuberculosis


Answer: D

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

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When there is a shortage of health care workers:

A. demand increases because there are more applicants than jobs. B. demand decreases because there are fewer applicants than jobs. C. salaries and benefits increase because it is harder to recruit applicants. D. hire-on bonuses decrease because it is easier to get a job. E. None of the above

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