An autosomal recessive disorder of iron metabolism, which is characterized by excessive iron absorption and accumulation in various tissues in the body, is termed:

a. Hereditary hemochromatosis.
b. Wilson's disease.
c. ?1-antitrypsin.
d. Dubin-Johnson.


A

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A) When only a false positive might cause harm B) When the condition is both serious and treatable, and a false positive and false negative are equally injurious C) When the suspected medical condition is serious but not treatable, and a false positive can cause harm D) When the suspected medical condition is serious and treatable, and a false positive does not have harmful consequences

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Which of the following must be included on the prescription for a controlled substance?

a. The date of expiration of the drug and the physician’s DEA number b. The date prescribed and the patient’s name and address c. The date prescribed and the physician’s DEA number d. The date prescribed, the patient’s name and address, plus the physician’s DEA number

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Which of the following limits the number of hours employees may work, sets their minimum wage, and regulates their overtime pay? 

A. Public Law 95-109 B. Equal Credit Opportunity Act C. Truth in Lending Act D. Fair Labor Standards Act

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The smallest gauge needles are used for ________.

A. intravenous lines B. intramuscular injections C. subcutaneous injections D. intradermal injections

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