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Which of the following terms means a global outbreak and spread of a disease?

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Pandemic

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For disease to occur, the immune system of the host must be in a

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weakened condition

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Not getting enough sleep and eating a regular diet of junk food will have what effect on the immune system?

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Will impair its ability to fight disease

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Which of the following risk factors for disease can you control?

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Nutritional status

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The transmission of an infectious disease occurs through a process known as the

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Chain of infection

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Rheumatoid arthritis, multiple sclerosis, lupus, and type 1 diabetes are examples of which type of disease?

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Autoimmune

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Which of the following makes the body vulnerable to pathogens?

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Breaks in the skin or mucous membrane

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Redness, swelling, pain, and heat are the cardinal signs of

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inflammation

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Which type of blood cells play a primary role in the body's immune response?

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Lymphocytes

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Tuberculosis, meningitis, and staph infections are caused by

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Bacteria

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Rocky Mountain spotted fever is transmitted by

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Ticks

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An example of an endemic disease is

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a common cold

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Diseases caused by bacteria can be treated with

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Antibiotics

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The form of hepatitis that can be contracted from eating food or drinking water contaminated with human feces is

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Hepatitis C

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Shingles is most common in people over the age of

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60

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Bob is a 62-year-old male who had chicken pox as a child. This increases his risk for the virus to reoccur in the form of

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Shingles

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Jock itch is an example of a condition caused by

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Fungi

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Rabies is which type of pathogen carried by animals?

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virus

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Which of the following are signs of meningitis?

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Sudden fever and severe headache

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Staying indoors at dawn and dusk and wearing long-sleeves and long pants when outdoors are measures that can protect you from

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Being bitten by an infected mosquito

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Which of the following is NOT an antigen?

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Antibody

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How are fungal infections transmitted?

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Physical Contact

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Which of the following directly attack infected or malignant cells?

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Killer T cells

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Which infections disease is second only to HIV/AIDS in terms of deaths caused each year?

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Tuberculosis

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Which of the following involves infection and inflammation of the membranes that surround the brain and spinal cord?

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Meningitis

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The most commonly reported sexually transmitted infection in the United States is

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Chlamydia

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Sharon has pelvic inflammatory disease that occurred as secondary damage from a sexually transmitted infection (STI). Which STI did she have?`

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Chlamydia

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One of the major consequences of untreated pelvic inflammatory disease is

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Infertility

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Scott is diagnosed with gonorrhea. Which type of pathogen caused his infection?

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Bacteria

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Which of the following is true about gonorrhea?

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It is treated with antibiotics

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Which sexually transmitted infection has recently been implicated as a risk factor for coronary artery disease?

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HPV infection

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Candidiasis is more commonly referred to as

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yeast infection

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Which of the following is not a common symptom of having an STI?

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sore throat

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Which of the following is NOT a method of HIV transmission?

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Using a contaminated toilet seat

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In what year was AIDS first identified as a threat?

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1981

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Which of the following poses the greatest risk of cervical cancer in women?

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HPV

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Genital warts are caused by

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HPV

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The virus that causes AIDS is the

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HIV

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About how many new cases of STIs are there each year?

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20 million

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Which of the following is true about herpes?

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At the present time, there is no cure for herpes

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Olivia is pregnant and has genital herpes. What will her physician recommend?

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Cesarean delivery

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The second leading cause of death in the United States is

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cancer

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Cancer is a group of diseases characterized by

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uncontrolled growth and spread of abnormal cells

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Jack was told that the tumor in his brain is malignant. This means that the tumor is

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cancerous

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Tomas was told that the tumor in his brain is benign. This means that the tumor is

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noncancerous

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Cancers are caused by two types of risk factors, those related to heredity and those that result from a person's

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environment

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Substances that are known to cause cancer are referred to as

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carcinogens

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Nearly 77 percent of all cancers are diagnosed in people in which age range?

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Over age 55

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Which of the following may increase the risk of breast cancer?

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Being obese

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"Never smokers" make up what percentage of all lung cancer cases?

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15

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When Angeline seeks treatment for this sexually transmitted virus, her doctor tells her that it has been linked to an increased risk of cervical cancer. The virus she has is

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HPV

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The leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States is

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lung cancer

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What percentage of all lung cancers could be avoided if people did not smoke?

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90%

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Increased risk for colon and rectal cancers is linked to

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high consumption of red and processed meats

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Men in which of the following ethnic groups have the highest risk of developing prostate cancer?

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African Americans

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Excluding skin cancer, the most common cancer in American males today is

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prostate cancer

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The most dangerous form of skin cancer is

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malignant melanoma

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The best form of prevention for skin cancer is to

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limit exposure to harmful UV rays

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Members of which of the following groups are most at risk for skin cancer?

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people with fair skin, blonde or red hair, and blue or green eyes

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The minimum SPF necessary for a sunscreen to protect the skin is

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SPF 15

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Which of the following age groups is at highest risk of testicular cancer?

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Age 15 to age 35

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A Pap test is effective for early detection of

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cervical cancer

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HPV and herpes increase the risk of which type of cancer?

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cervical cancer

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Cancer of the blood-forming tissues is known as

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Leukemia

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The procedure in which a tissue sample is removed and examined to determine if cancer is present is

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biopsy

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A neoplasmic mass that grows more rapidly than surrounding tissue is a

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Tumor

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The most common form of cancer in the United States today is

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skin cancer

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After heart disease, cancer, and stroke, what is the next leading cause of death in the United States?

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chronic lower respiratory disease

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The two lung conditions referred to as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are

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chronic bronchitis and emphysema

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The vast majority of persons with (COPD) have a history of

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smoking

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A hypersensitivity reaction in which the body produces antibodies to a normally harmless substance is a(n)

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allergy

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An allergic response begins with exposure to a(n)

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antigen

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An immune response to a specific food is a(n)

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food allergy

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Difficulty or inability to digest a specific food is a(n)

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food intolerance

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The type of headache that often involves debilitating symptoms is the

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migraine headache

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In about 25 percent of cases, a sensory warning sign precedes a migraine; this warning sign is called a(n)

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aura

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Which of the following conditions is caused by abnormal electrical activity in the brain and is characterized by loss of muscle control?

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Epilepsy

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Which of the following conditions has no known cause and is characterized by extreme fatigue and painful, aching joints and muscles?

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Fibromyalgia

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Which of the following can be triggers for irritable bowel syndrome?

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All responses are correct

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The sensation of heartburn is caused by

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back flow of stomach acid in to the esophagus

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Which of the following is the most common type of arthritis diagnosed?

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osteoarthritis

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The growing incidence of arthritis can be attributed largely to

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obesity and sedentary lifestyle

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People in which age group have the highest risk for low back pain?

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Age 20-45

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Which is the most common type of headache?

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Tension

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The disease characterized by inflammation and spasm of airways, blocking air flow in and out of the lungs is

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asthma

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Two of the most common food intolerances are to

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lactose(milk sugar) and gluten

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Bones becoming brittle, weak, and more prone to breakage is characteristic of which of the following conditions?

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osteoporosis

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The most crippling form of arthritis is

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rheumatoid arthritis

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Which of the following symptoms would warrant seeking immediate medical care?

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sudden or severe chest pain

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Which of the following is true about generic drugs?

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They contain the same active ingredients as name brand drugs

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Which of the following over-the-counter drugs are used to relieve pain and inflammation?

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Aspirin and ibuprofen

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In total, about what percentage of Americans are uninsured?

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16%

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Antacids are drugs used to

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relieves heartburn

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Lindsay is a nurse with an advanced degree who performs routine exams, conducts diagnostic tests, and can prescribe medication. Which type of nurse is she?

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nurse practitioner

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Which of the following is true about physician assistants?

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They must work under the supervision of a licensed physician

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Antioxidants in foods are important in the diet because they

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combat free radicals and oxidative damage in cells.

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Because Kevin has a history of back problems, his old health insurance plan would not cover any back-related injury until his policy has been in place for 12 months. This practice, which is not legal as of 2014, is known as a(n)

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preexisting condition clause

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Becky is 80 years old and is covered by a federal health insurance program. Which program provides her coverage?

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medicare

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The federal-state health insurance program that provides coverage for low-income individuals and families is

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medicaid

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The approach taken by complementary and alternative therapies that focuses on treating the whole person-the mind and the whole body-is known as

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holistic

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The intentional use of physical force or the threat of force to inflict physical or psychological harm is the World Health Organization's definition of

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violence

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Injury done to another person with the intent to harm is

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intentional injury

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Death that results from the deliberate intent to injure or kill is a(n)

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homocide

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Homicide is the second leading cause of death for persons age

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15 to 24

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In one third of homicides in the United States,

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the perpetrator and the victims are part of the same family

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The use of force or the threat of force to control and maintain power over another person in the home environment is

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domestic violence

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Which of the following behaviors is considered neglecting a child?

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failure to provide meals on a daily basis

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Deliberate acts that cause harm to a child is

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child abuse

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Assaults on the personality, character, competence, or dignity of a child are considered

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psychological abuse

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Many of the elderly who are abused fail to report abuse, neglect or exploitation because they

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fear retribution or removal from their home

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Sexual penetration without the victim's consent is

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rape

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Any form of unwelcome sexual attention related to any condition of employment, education, or performance evaluation is

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sexual harassment

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Which serious crime is the least reported to police?

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rape

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In the event of a rape, the victim should first call 911 and then immediately

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go to a clinic or hospital immediately for examination

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A bias-motivated crime is

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a hate crime or ethnoviolence

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A woman often remains a victim of domestic violence because

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she fears retaliation against herself or her children

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If a friend confided that she was forced to have sex and did not consent, this is an example of

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sexual assault

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Children who have experienced sexual abuse are at increased risk for

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anxiety disorders, depression and suicide

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Based on statistics about campus violence, female students who are victims of rape

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usually know the perpetrator

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In 2012, how many people died in the United States due to motor vehicle accidents involving alcohol-impaired drivers?

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10,300

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Drivers in which of the following groups are most likely to be involved in an accident?

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Teenagers

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What percentage of accidental drowning deaths among adolescents and adults involve alcohol?

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About three-quarters

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More than 8 out of 10 people who drown while boating were

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not wearing a life jacket

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Each year in the United States, fireworks cause approximately how many injuries?

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7,000-12,000

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The first-aid procedure that involves performing chest compressions and mouth-to-mouth resuscitation on an unconscious victim is

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CPR

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Speeding plays a role in what percentage of fatal motor vehicle crashes?

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About one-third

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A substance that contaminates some aspect of the environment and causes potential harm to living organisms is a

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pollutant

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Molly and Gary bought a home that was built before 1970. Which of the following potential contaminants should they be most concerned about?

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Asbestos

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Making sure a wood stove is properly vented will reduce the potential buildup of

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Carbon monoxide

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After smoking, the next leading cause of lung cancer is

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radon

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One of the primary causes of sick building syndrome is

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poor ventilation

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The ozone layer of the stratosphere protects the Earth from

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UVB radiation

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A primary cause of skin cancer is

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ultraviolent B radiation

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How much of the Earth's surface is covered with water?

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75%

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About what percentage of the Earth's water supply that is available for human use?

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1%

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Chemicals used in farming and gardening to kill insects or rodents are

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pesticides

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Sorting, collecting, and processing materials to be reused in manufacturing new products is

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recycling

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Approximately what percentage of municipal solid waste in the United States is currently recycled or composted?

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35%

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The percentage of trash that could potentially be recycled in the United States is estimated to be as much as

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90 percent

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