_____ transmission of an infectious disease occurs when a pathogen can withstand the environment outside of its host for a long period of time before infecting another individual
A) Direct horizontal
B) Direct vertical
C) Indirect transmission
D) Indirect vertical
Answer: C
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Which of the following is correct pertaining to the interossei and lumbrical muscles of the hand?
A) The palmar interossei, dorsal interossei, and lumbricals together can produce flexion at the metacarpophalangeal joints and extension at the interphalangeal joints. B) The palmar interossei, dorsal interossei, and lumbricals together can produce extension at the metacarpophalangeal joints and flexion at the interphalangeal joints. C) The palmar and dorsal interossei produce abduction of the fingers, whereas the lumbricals can produce adduction. D) The palmar interossei and lumbricals can produce adduction of the fingers, whereas the dorsal interossei can produce abduction. E) The dorsal interossei and lumbricals can produce abduction of the fingers, whereas the palmar interossei can produce adduction.
A client calls the nurse at 2 p.m. stating, "I forgot to take my atenolol (Tenormin) at 8 a.m., like I usually do. Should I take it now?" Which of the following responses by the nurse is best?
A. "Yes, it is important to take the medication each day." B. "How often do you forget to take your medications? C. "It would be best to simply take two pills tomorrow." D. "Since it is already afternoon, just skip the dose for today."
Although depressants such as barbiturates, benzodiazepines, and alcohol are not typically perceived as ergogenic drugs, some athletes still use them with the hopes of improving their performance by doing which of the following?
A. Providing carbohydrate for energy B. Improving hand steadiness C. Calming performance jitters D. All of these are correct
Liver diseases can be severe enough to result in liver failure
Indicate whether the statement is true or false