Entamoeba histolytica is more dangerous than Giardia lamblia at producing dysentery because:
A. Entamoeba causes tenesmus.
B. Entamoeba can become resistant to treatment.
C. Entamoeba can cross the blood-brain barrier.
D. Entamoeba can invade the liver.
Answer: D
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How many milliliters of medication would the nurse draw up in the syringe? A) 0.2 B) 0.25 C) 0.3 D) 0.35
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