Which of the following pulmonary infections is most commonly seen in patients with AIDS?

a. Anaerobic
b. Pneumocystis jiroveci
c. Streptococcus pneumoniae (Diplococcus pneumoniae)
d. Legionella pneumophila


B
Historically, the fungus Pneumocystis jiroveci has caused most cases of pneumonia in AIDS patients. Because AIDS patients have a compromised immune system, they are prone to many other infectious organisms.

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Which of the following agencies controls and regulates the dispensing of radiopharmaceuticals?

NRC NABP DEA FDA

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Which of the following root operations has a modality qualifier (character 5) that includes photons as an option?

A. Other radiation B. Brachytherapy C. Beam radiation D. Stereotactic radiosurgery

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What will be an ideal response?

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