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As a member of a disaster team, you respond to a confirmed outbreak of the plague. You understand that the pneumonic plague has a high mortality rate. The decision to meet the needs of the public on a wide scale includes which of the following?
 
  A) Administration of antibiotics via PODs
  B) Administration of antivirals via PODs
  C) Door-to-door visits to administer preventative medication
  D) Isolating designated hospitals to prevent spread of the plague

Question 2

You are notified that a possible anthrax exposure occurred at the local military base. Civilian workers are routed to the local hospital's emergency department. Your responsibility is to set up PODs in the community.
 
  The function of the PODs in response to the anthrax exposure is to
  A) distribute decontaminated food.
  B) administer prophylactic medications.
  C) distribute decontaminated water.
  D) provide triage.


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mcabuhat

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Reply #1 on: Jul 8, 2018
Answer to Question 1

A

Answer to Question 2

B


penguins

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Reply 2 on: Jul 8, 2018
Wow, this really help

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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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