The Strategic National Stockpile's points of distribution are:
A) facilities that are continuously manned and can deliver medications anywhere in the country within 72 hours.
B) locations where patients with signs and symptoms of disease exposure are quarantined and provided treatment.
C) preestablished facilities for the mass distribution of antibiotics, antidotes, vaccines, and other medications and supplies.
D) medical treatment facilities that are regulated and activated by local, regional, or state governments in the event of a terrorist attack.
Answer: C) preestablished facilities for the mass distribution of antibiotics, antidotes, vaccines, and other medications and supplies.
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Matching I. Choose the one most appropriate answer
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