What causes pneumoconiosis?

a. Pneumococci bacteria
b. Inhalation of inorganic dust particles
c. Exposure to asbestos
d. Inhalation of cigarette smoke


Ans: b. Inhalation of inorganic dust particles

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Approximately 50% of the deaths in the 65 and older age group are caused by heart disease and cancer. However, over the past 50 years, a noticeable decline in overall deaths, especially from heart disease and cancer, has been noted

What has most caused this decline in deaths? A) Health care awareness in the elderly population B) Healthier lifestyles in the elderly population C) An increase in exercise and better nutrition among the aging population D) Improvements in the prevention and early detection and treatment of diseases

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The age group that has the highest incidence of musculoskeletal injures is:

1. postmenopausal women. 2. young men between the ages of 18 and 25. 3. toddlers. 4. older adults.

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A client is prescribed ketoconazole. The nurse understand that this agent a/an:

a. cephalosporin. c. antiviral. b. aminoglycoside. d. antifungal.

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An example of aneuploidy is:

a. having one finger or toe. b. cystic fibrosis. c. Down syndrome. d. hermaphrodite.

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