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bobbie

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on: Jun 25, 2018
A drug that is used to prevent disease is
 
 therapeutic
  cathartic
  prophylactic
  diagnostic

Question 2

Which of the following types of pneumoconiosis is often seen in ceramics workers?
 
 Berylliosis
  Silicosis
  Byssinosis
  Anthracosis


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Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
Answer to Question 1

prophylactic

Rationale: Prophylactic means before disease; therapeutic drugs are used after a disease has been diagnosed and are used for treatment. Diagnostic drugs help to define a medical problem. Cathartic is a medication used for the lower intestinal tract.

Answer to Question 2

Berylliosis

Rationale: Berylliosis is caused by inhalation of beryllium and is often seen in metal and ceramics workers.


bobbie

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Reply 2 on: Jun 25, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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