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audie

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The abbreviation AFB refers to the bacterium that causes the disease of ________.
 
  A) viral pneumonia
  B) cystic fibrosis
  C) bronchospasm
  D) tuberculosis

Question 2

The contrast medium that is instilled into the rectum to outline the colon and rectum for a radiologic procedure is ________.
 
  A) iodine
  B) thallium
  C) gallium
  D) barium


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Reply #1 on: Jun 27, 2018
Answer to Question 1

D
Explanation: A) This is caused by a virus, not a bacterium.
B) This is not caused by a bacterium.
C) This is not caused by a bacterium.
D) Correct The bacterium that causes tuberculosis is acid-fast bacillus (AFB).

Answer to Question 2

D
Explanation: A) Iodine is only given intravenously.
B) Thallium is only given intravenously.
C) Gallium is only given intravenously.
D) Correct


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Reply 2 on: Jun 27, 2018
Gracias!

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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