Hemoglobin E (Hb E) is primarily found in individuals of which ethnic origin?

a. Mediterranean
b. African
c. Southeast Asian
d. Northern European


ANS: C
Hb E has a high prevalence in Southeast Asia.

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A) pandemic B) epidemic C) small outbreak D) outbreak

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Which of the following functions would not be part of a computerized DUR program?

A) Comparing a patient's prescription record against a list of similar drugs to determine whether cheaper medication alternatives exist B) Reviewing a patient's records for any allergies that may be aggravated by a new drug C) Determining whether the prescribed dose of a drug falls within recommended guidelines D) Checking a patient's prescription record to determine whether there is the potential for any drug-drug interactions

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Pregnancy complicated by HIV positive status __________

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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Hospitals could employ medical assistants as:

A) phlebotomists. B) registration clerks. C) EKG technicians. D) all of the above.

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