An infection caused by a parasite is called a(n) ____. 

A. outbreak
B. mordant
C. infestation
D. epidemic
E. pandemic


C. infestation
An infestation is an infection caused by a parasite.

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Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)

1. The health history should only be taken on emergency patients. 2. The health history should be updated each time the patient comes to the office. 3. The Physician’s Desk Reference should be replaced every year. 4. An ASA V classification patient would be seen in a dental office for dental treatment.

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All of the following is correct regarding premature infants EXCEPT:

A) The thermoregulatory mechanism is immature. B) Glycogen stores may be inadequate. C) The cranium protects the fragile brain tissue. D) The lungs are underdeveloped lacking surfactant.

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Certificate of Waiver tests ____. 

A. are moderately complex B. pose an insignificant risk to the patient if they are performed or interpreted incorrectly C. must be run by a pathologist D. are highly complex and require that the laboratory be inspected periodically E. cannot be performed in a POL

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