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a disease that can be spread from one person to another is known as

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a contagious disease

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a microbiologic specimen may be obtained from the

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all are correct

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a mixed culture is a culture that

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contains two or more kinds of microorganisms

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a total cholestoral reading of 250 is considered

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high

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according to the american diabetes association, what is the normal range for a fasting blood glucose level ( in mg/dl?)

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70 to 99

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all of the following are benefits of receving the influenza vaccine except

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remains effective for 5 years

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all of the following are characteristics of influenza antiviral medication except

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serves as a substitute for the influenza vaccine

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all of the following are complications of influenza except

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acute glomerulonephritis

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all of the following are handling and storage requierments for blood glucose reagents test strips except

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remove the desicant after opening a new test strip contaner

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all of the following are natural defense mechanisms of the body except

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antibotics

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all of the following are restrictions that must be followed by the patient during an oral glucose tolerance test except

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no water consumption

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all of the following are symptoms of step throat except

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nausea and vommiting

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all of the following are used to identify a pathogen except

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sensitivity testing

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all of the following may result in elevated blood triglyceride levels sexcept

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hyperthyroidism

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before meals it is recommended that the blood glucose level for a diabetes patient fall between

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80 and 120 mg/dl

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cholestoral is transported in the blood as a complex molecule known as a

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lipoprotein

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conditions caused by staphylococcus ourrues include

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all are correct

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following admisitration, how long does it take for the influenza vaccine to become effective?

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2 weeks

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harmless microorganisms that normally reside in the body but do not cause disease are known as

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normal flora

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how is influenza most commonly diagnosed?

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clinical signs and symptoms

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if the pathogen were sensitive to an antibiotic, what would be observed using the disc diffusion method of sensitivity testing

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a clear zone without bacterial growth around the disk

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infectious mononucleosis is transmitted through

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saliva by direct oral contact

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most of the cholesterol found in the blood comes from

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being manufactured by the liver

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prolonged high blood pressure glucose levels can cause all of the following condiditions except

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arthritis

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staphylococcal infections usually result in which of the following
pus formation
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syphilis is caused by a
spirochete
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the buildup of fatty deposits on the walls of arteries is known as
atheroclerosis
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the function of glucose in the body is to
provide energy for the body
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the function of LDL is to
remove cholesterol from the cells
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the hemoglobin A1c test measures the
average amount of glucose in the blood over a 3-month period
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the high power objective has a magnification of
40x
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the invasion of the body by a pathogenic microorganism is known as
infection
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the period of time in which the first symptoms indicating as approaching disease occur is known as the
prodromal period
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the primary use of the cholesterol test is to
screen for the presence of coronary artery diease
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the purpose of quality is to
ensure accurate and valid test results
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the purpose of sensitivity testing is to
determine the best antibiotic to use to treat the condition
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the purpose of using transport media is to
preserve a specimen in its original state until it reaches its destinantion
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the transfer of pathogen on a fine spray of moisture droplets is known as
droplet infection
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the use of standard to detect errors caused by laboratory equipment that is not working properly is known as
calibration
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to be more effective, when should influenza antiviral medication be started
48 hours
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what is strep throat?
a bacterial infecxtion of throat and tonsils
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what is incubation period range for influenza?
1 to 4 days
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what is the name of the microorganism that causes infectious mononucleosis
epstein-bar
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what is the purpose of SMBG testing?
all are correct
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what is the term for a substance that is being identified or measured in a laboratory test
analyte
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what is the term for a substance that is capable of combining with an antigen
antibody
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what is the term for glucose that is stored in muscle and liver tissue for later use
glycogen
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what results are produced by a high-level control
results that fall above the refernce range for the test
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what should be done if a control does not perform as expected?
do not perform patient testing until the problem is resolved
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what is the term to describe the scientific study of microorganisms and their activities
microbiology
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what type of specimen is requited for most blood chemisty tests
serum
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which of the following conditions is not caused by streptococci?
tuberculosis
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which of the following coukld result in the medical assistant becoming infected with a pathogen?
all are correct
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which of the following diseases is not caused by a virus?
chickenpox
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which of the following does not contain cholestoral?
fruit juice
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which of the following helps to prevent the transmittion of influenza?
all are correct
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which of the following increases an individuals risks of developing a serious complication from influenza?
all are correct
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which of the following is a poststreptococcal infection to streptococal sore throat?
rheumatic fever
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which of the following is a screening test for syphilis?
VDRL
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which of the following is a serious side effect of an oral glucose tolerance test
all are correct
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which of the following is a symptom of influenza
all are correct
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which of the following is an advantage of using a RADT to diagnose strep throat?
it provides results in ashort period of time
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which of the following is an example of an antigen
all are correct
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which of the following is not a function of an oral glucose tolerance test
to monitor insluin dosage
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which of the following is not a guidline for the proper care of a microscope
clean the lenses of the microscope with a gauze or tissue
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which of the following is not a symptom of infectious mononucleosis
anemia
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which of the following is responsible for most annual influenza outbreaks
influenza type A
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which of the following may cause a control to fail to produce expected results
all are correct
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which of the following microscopes has adjestment knobs that allow movement of the slide in a vertical or horizontal position?
mechanical stage microscope
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which of the following represents a violation of technique when collecting a throat specimen?
touching the inside of the mouth with the swab

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