Which of the following is caused by smoking or by exposure to radon, asbestos, or industrial carcinogens? 

A. Influenza
B. Legionnaire's disease
C. Lung cancer
D. Pleuritis
E. Atelectasis


C. Lung cancer
Lung cancer is caused by smoking or by exposure to radon, asbestos, or industrial carcinogens. Exposure to secondhand smoke is also closely associated with lung cancer.

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The most commonly fractured carpal, frequently fractured from a fall on an outstretched hand, is the

a. pisiform. b. lunate. c. capitate. d. scaphoid.

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Alcohol that has not dried prior to a skin puncture can cause erroneous results for some laboratory tests

Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

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Which vitamin is needed for production of DNA and red blood cells? 

A. Niacin B. Vitamin B6 C. Folic acid D. Vitamin C E. Cyanocobalamin

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In extremely severe cases, an allergic response can lead to ____ shock.

A. paraphylactic B. cephalitic C. anaphylactic D. hemalytic

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